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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Great to hear
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks so much for this. Really useful and given me some hope
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    800 words the sweet spot for White & Case cover letters? Would love to know how many words you guys are submitting. Thx
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, this is my plan. The mistake was a simple mistype. It won't look good
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone had prior experience in realising that you submitted an incorrect grade > I wrote M1 instead of M2 (Pre-U). I still meet the eligibility requirements but of course it ruins the legitimacy of my app which is under consideration? I'm accepting that it is likely to completely rule out...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Guys does anyone know if Shearman & Sterling is rolling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Nice article. Thx for this heads up
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    But there should be more distressed M&A opportunities and, in general, more restructuring and insolvency work with an economic downturn
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Nowt.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ok, thanks for this information
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don't think it's rolling... Can someone please confirm this? I'm applying for the 27th Jan deadline
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone done Reed Smith VI yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Are you meant to receive confirmation that your VI has been submitted by K&E?? I didn't get one
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Guys is K&E VI > two 1 minute answers with 15 secs prep between? Someone pls be a good samaritan and confirm :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes I got VI. I applied on 31st December. Good luck
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Can anyone fact check that Kirkland & Ellis' open assignment system runs in the London office too?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks J Cox. I understand now. I appreciate the input
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I love this out of the box approach. I just did a practice tests which scored 75% placing me in the 48th percentile for Assessment Day. What percentile do firms tend to accept as satisfactory to progress to the next stage? I just want to gauge how far off the mark I am at this stage and how much...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks, it looks good actually. It's the critical thinking pack right?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Are there any other hidden gems for Watson Glaser practice? I've used TCLA, jobtestprep, practice aptitude tests and Clifford Chance's free full test?

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