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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any advice/insights/ tips for the Squire Patton Boggs VI? Would really appreciate it!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied Jan 10th. PFO on 16th Jan. It was a v last min app lol so i was not surprised.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    and just a follow up to this - Does Gateley sponsor?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any idea if Ropes & Gray sponsors visa for internationals students for their vacation schemes? I would really appreciate the info!! TIA
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you! mine was a unique case since there was some misunderstanding about my starting year so it got reviewed later. As per my knowledge, the VI stage is done for most and the next stage should begin anytime soon. If you do have tips - please lmk :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just got the Willkie VI - any tips/ insights from someone who has given it? I would really appreciate that :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any tips for the Reed Smith test?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks! The deadline passed. I got the invite on 3rd Jan and was told to complete it by 7th Jan.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I literally applied 23.59 - I'm shook but very happy :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thought I wrote the most horrendous app to Goodwin and got VI invite today. Any advice for the Goodwin VI for direct TC? would really appreciate it :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey, when do they give you access to this? i got an email that i will be getting the test invite Friday but did not get access to prep
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you so much @Ram Sabaratnam and @Andrei Radu for the comprehensive responses! Those are super helpful. I'll check out the firms that were not on my list :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey folks, I'm revising my app strategy as I've had many realisations in the past few months sending apps to a few different firms. I'm looking for suggestions regarding firms that align with what I'm looking for: - Interest in M&A, PE, VC, and Competition (mostly M&A focused) - Technology...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard from Travers Smith?
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    Thank you! I sent the SJT but have not received the report yet. I'm still preparing for the VI...

    Thank you! I sent the SJT but have not received the report yet. I'm still preparing for the VI. Could you briefly share what the 3 questions were about? Thanks!
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    Hey Samiya, For A&O Shearman, did you get the feedback report immediately after the SJT or after...

    Hey Samiya, For A&O Shearman, did you get the feedback report immediately after the SJT or after submitting the VI questions as well? And I can complete the VI questions after going away from the platform as well, right?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    you got the email to do the SJT immediately, correct?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For the Allen & Overy Shearman application, I applied last year and my SJT mail reads: "Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For CMS, how long does it take for them to send the video interview invite after you have applied?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For the Clifford Chance TC app - does someone here have tips for the work experience section and the Watson Glaser test? I applied last year and was rejected. It was mainly because I could not clear the WG test, which I am particularly not good at. I'm preparing to be better but do they not...

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