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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    you can email grad rec and ask them for the report.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks! I applied on the 5th of December!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Weil, Gotshal and Manges VI and Mayer Brown Job Sim invites!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Davis Polk is non-rolling.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Weil is rolling but Grad Rec confirmed at the insight evening it’s still okay to submit your application
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Fried Frank’s application does not have a word limit. How many words should I write for each application answer? Would 250-300 words be sufficient?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you Andrei. This is helpful advice.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks Amma!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    can anyone applying to Davis Polk please confirm who we are addressing the cover letter to?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    “Thank you for your application for a place on the Gibson Dunn Virtual Open Day 2024. Whilst we were impressed with your application, we have received a significant number of applications and have a limited number of places available and we regret to inform you that your application has been...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    sorry to ask again, but has anyone heard from the firm? I still haven’t and the Open Day is this week!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Bella, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It’s comforting knowing that you were given a chance as it means I could too. I hope that continues in this cycle and wish you the best!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    these are very good points. I am lucky to have extensive legal experience as a Paralegal and a high 2:1 at university. i just feel that i’ll be at a disadvantage compared to those who have AAB😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, i’ve just stupidly found out that DDM (pre-2016 BTECs) equate to ABB and not AAB as I thought this whole time. I have 128 UCAS points which should be fine for most firms, but could put me out of contention of applying for very specific firms. I am now seriously considering taking an...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i did this and got the same result. those same rankings progressed me to the Job Simulation earlier this year for the Direct TC, so i hope it’s a similar result for you this time. As for the grading of the same, I would love to understand this too.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! this was for the AccessAbility one, which is next week!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Weil, Gotshal & Manges Insight Evening invite!! finally something positive in this cycle :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone heard back re Gibson Dunn open day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, After seeing that a lot of US firms prefer students/graduates from Russell Group universities, i’ve been considering taking an LLM course at a Russell Group uni. I was wondering if this could make a difference to my employability? For context, I have AAB equivalent at A-Level and a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    they also rejected me after interview cos they changed the role location to Solent, despite advertising it as remote initially. absolute scumbag move.

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