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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied on 08/09, got an invite for a first stage interview 22/11, had it on Tuesday, then got a response today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah, GD only recruits through vac schemes. I'm just really nervous tbh, i know they test more commercial awareness and general abilities but then also some of the questions on glassdoor are stressing me out. Someone said they got asked "what makes GD different to Cleary and Linklaters?" Is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I've been invited for a second stage interview with Gibson Dunn in January. This is the time i've progressed to something other than a video interview and am quite nervous on what to expect. Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare/expect?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i know people cant share VI questions, but if anyone has done the CC VI before, could they offer some advice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker Is it bad to use the same experience to answer different questions if we're using it to talk about different skills from different tasks. For a recent internship, I wrote briefs for clients and also handles multilingual communication between countries. Can I use the first...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    paul weiss is recruiting some trainees to start in 2026
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone have any tips for squire patton boggs? i've never seen so many questions, and i'm not sure how to avoid repetition. is it so bad to use the same experience if talking about a different aspect to it? i feel like i'm running out of evidence to back up my reasons, but there are like 4...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    ik they're non-rolling and the deadline was on the 28th of nov. the website says they aim for responses within a month, so porbs no responses until early january considering the christmas period.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thanks so much, i saw the post which was why i was curious. i havent seen anyone on here mention responses for the SVS so wasnt sure lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does white & case usually wait until after the WVS to respond to summer vac applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    ohhh okay thanks so much, i understood it as VIs would start this week so responses would be given by today lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone know from previous years roughly when clifford chance gets back after deadlines close? i know the email said week commencing 2nd dec for VIs, but ive not received anything
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone done a first stage interview at Gibson Dunn? If so, do they have any general advice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if clifford chance responds to everyone at the same time after the WG to invite/reject for VIs. The email said week commencing 2nd dec, so does that mean everyone will be told by friday evening?
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Good afternoon @WillkieGemma, I had a question regarding those picked for a training contract following the vacation scheme. Is it solely based on how well the candidate completed the work given to them or are other aspects also taken into account? For example, would working well with other...
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    Ask Reed Smith Anything! ⬇️

    I saw that RS has represented both claimants and defendants in regulatory matters such as antitrust – is this common for Reed Smith, does this make a difference in terms of the firm’s capabilities, and do you think that it makes for more well-rounded individuals? Also, I wasn’t sure because of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, when did u apply if u dont mind me asking?
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @WillkieGemma Just curious, but I saw on the firm's website that the final stage of the application progress is a CV-blind interview with partners and/or senior associates. This might be a silly question, but is it also written assessment-blind, as in would they know the score applicants...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    this is kind of random, but does anyone else register/login to allhires (whichever firm) and then get a huge influx of spam emails abt ads and stuff. Noticed that they only start appearing when i sign up to a new firm to apply or check my progress. Has anyone else had this issue?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I knew someone last year did VI in february but they applied in december

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