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  1. whisperingrock

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    I'm very glad you found it useful. I have no idea what being nominated actually means but thank you :)
  2. whisperingrock

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I genuinely enjoy reading about nepotistic fuck ups like this because it means that for the next few years at least every other firm will tone it down for the sake of avoiding bad PR.
  3. whisperingrock

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Do you have a link to the article? Would love to give it a read.
  4. whisperingrock

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Oh I meant that I can probably get you the bits you need as a screen cap. Dm me.
  5. whisperingrock

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I have access to the 15th edition on law trove if that helps any?
  6. whisperingrock

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    For those commenting to get notifications, there is the "watch" button at the upper right hand corner at the top of the thread that lets you be notified when a new comment is posted without ever needing to comment yourselves :)
  7. whisperingrock

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Depends on the firm.
  8. whisperingrock

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    If you're a domestic student, you can probably apply up to a week before it starts and still get in.
  9. whisperingrock

    Exam Motivation

    To add to Dheepa's point on discipline, developing routines and finding methods that work for you is a god send. I have really severe ADHD and depression so getting anything done (including things I enjoy) is a daily battle, and I've had to develop thorough routines to make sure I keep moving...
  10. whisperingrock

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Mayer Brown has a bad habit of ghosting even pre-covid.
  11. whisperingrock

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    If this is for ashurst, I wouldn't link it to you. You have the whole cover letter to talk about yourself, and so you risk being a bit redundant. Try to centre the key skills you choose on commercial considerations for the firm.
  12. whisperingrock

    Are virtual vacation schemes worth it?

    If you are still being considered for a training contract at the end of the scheme, I can't see what benefit there would be in withdrawing. The format may be dissapointing, but its a means to an end.
  13. whisperingrock

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    If that's the case they may just not have updated their system yet. Maybe try Monday?
  14. whisperingrock

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Haven't Fieldfisher filled all their spaces for their TC already? I think someone on here said that a bit ago. Their FAQ says all their 2022 spots are now full and the only app on their portal is for 2022 so 🤷‍♂️
  15. whisperingrock

    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    I was merely pointing out that you mischaracterised the responses you got to the point of saying people said you were too old and lacked commitment to "law". That didn't happen. I'm seeing the exact same content on both sites when it comes to how law firms will view three LLMs and your...
  16. whisperingrock

    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    Probably for the best!
  17. whisperingrock

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That's not very nice of them to call like that with no forewarning. You probably did better than you think you did!
  18. whisperingrock

    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    I'll agree that the student room can be full of assholes, but having seen the thread myself the responses are pretty similar to what @City Lawyer wannabe has gotten here... https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6999960
  19. whisperingrock

    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    I saw your thread there. No one told you that you lacked commitment to law because of the 3 LLMs, but rather commitment to a legal career. And absolutely nothing was said about your age. I think people may have been a bit more abrasive than necessary, but you may be reading into it a bit more...
  20. whisperingrock

    Magic Circle Trainee after PhD

    I'm curious, whats the fixation on Magic Circle firms? Is that to the exclusion of other types or firms? Is it a prestige thing? Are you just particularly attracted to their practice areas? As someone said in your thread yesterday, most grad rec will likely be curious why after so many years...

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