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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I never even applied and i got a PFO, LOL
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For skadden, you won't hear back until after the deadline x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Willkie Written Exercise Invite. Soo happy because this is my first time passing a VI. I did the VI on the 14th xx
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I don't have any insight into bird&bird specifically but if you want to apply for the direct tc, go for it. From what I've gathered, even with rolling deadlines, all applications will be read. As long as you get it in before the end of the year, you should be fine
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Is White & Case direct TC rolling? The application window is soo long
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For anyone that progressed from the Willkie VI, how soon after your VI did you hear? Wondering if I should be expecting pfo
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    Redeeming

    Hi, as someone who also did not take first year very seriously (albeit I did have mitigating circumstances), the best way to make up for the bad grades is to get better grades in the following years. When you look at my transcript, it is easy to see the clear improvement that has helped with TC...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just went through my A&O SJT feedback report and it feels like I need to improve on most of the key skills... yikes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just did a VI and I'm not feeling great because I got nervous and stumbled over my words on a question. Does anyone know if this is assessed on a VI or just the content of your answer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone gotten a Gibson Dunn PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For A&O's assessment, do I complete the VI at the same time as the assessment or is there another sort of link I will be sent for the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sidley PFO. Extremely gutted, I put a lot of effort into that application. Applied on 29/9.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone going to Skadden's insight evening today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied on 29/09 and still haven't heard. Sidley's turnaround time is meant to be quick so I am worried
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    1. Someone told me they got a first-stage interview invite with Gibson Dunn a few days ago. Though, they submitted their app in early September 2. Unsure about this one. Emailing grad rec is probably the right course of action
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any word on Sidley yet? Their brochure says interviews get conducted late october/early November but I haven't seen anyone hear back from them yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For people that have done Willkie VI, approximately how long after your application did you get the VI invite?

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