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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ah ok, I had no idea that was a thing, thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Are these PFO's post WG for the Hogan Lovells summer scheme? Yet to hear anything, but I could have sworn I've seen that they had already started AC's I'm confused...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don't think they'll forgo a whole recruitment year, surely?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long has it taken for people to hear back from Dechert, following the VI and Written Exercise?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Scored in the 66th percentile for the Freshfields WG, that explains things.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Willkie PFO post written exercise... today is really not my day! Let's hope I don't crack a rotten egg into the pancake batter later on...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Same boat, got through to AC last year, encouraged to apply again in the feedback call. Then PFO'd followin WG.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I'd love to go back in time and chin Goodwin Watson and Edward Glaser on behalf of everybody that has suffered the fate of that bloody test lol
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    So this is my take on Freshfields They said that they holistically look at both the candidates application and watson glaser performance, when deciding whether to progress them to an AC. A batch of us received a WG invite on 29/01, a further batch of WG invites alongside AC invites were sent...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I mention an event I attended by HSF in my final year at my uni, in every application, and it has never done me any harm.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I try to keep my focus on the ultimate goal as much as possible. While I'm not a strong advocate for manifestation or similar concepts, I firmly believe that desire, a persistent effort and the bit between one’s teeth, often leads to success. Admittedly, having faced rejection post-AC on...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    For anyone fretting, I emailed Freshfields querying when those who have taken WG tests, last week, will hear back. To which they have responded saying we will hear back with an update by the end of next week.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Have you actually received a PFO, or assuming one. tbf, I'm assuming the same, I fluffed the WG beyond belief.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard from McDermott Will & Emery?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Reminds me of the Wombles of Wimbledon I reckon the Wombles of Wimbledon are WBD Partners of the past...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For people that have done the Dechert WE, I'm booked in for tomorrow but am yet to be sent anything to do with the exercise, do they send it all on the morning of the assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Nice one Axel, thanks! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When asked to compare a firm to a competitor, would you compare it in terms of its offering and how it differentiates itself from said competitor in a business sense, or would you compare it in terms of an applicant? Or a bit of both?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This one time at caravan club...

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