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  1. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They should do. Is the application for winter VS only or is it possible they've rolled you over for consideration for 2022 schemes?
  2. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Agree with the above, but I'd add that if the firm refers to itself in abbreviation you can usually dispense with the long form entirely (e.g. Weil, Freshfields, Skadden). If you're considering an acronym (e.g. A&O, HSF, NRF) check to see if the firm uses it in marketing materials or the app...
  3. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just checked and their Chambers Student profile says non-rolling.
  4. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Fairly confident that Latham is non-rolling.
  5. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I personally would probably *not* name drop other firms - it feels a bit shady calling it out that directly, and ultimately the focus is on Latham, not the other firms. I just namedroppped a few for demonstrative purposes because knowing what other firms do/don't offer is helpful to figure out...
  6. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    On the second one, there are two things that I think are very important to bear in mind. This Q is framed differently to q lot of other 'why this firm' Qs, both with its focus on training and with the comparative element. So firstly, you're looking at specific features of training at Latham -...
  7. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you for that!
  8. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That's a fantastic roundup, thank you so much!
  9. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Kirkland I believe is non rolling
  10. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Weil VI! First time ever making it past the papercut - any advice on what I should do to prepare?
  11. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Two things here. One is that unless the question is worded nearly exactly the same way, with the same word count, the answer might read awkwardly- make sure you're answering the specific question asked. 'Why do you want to be a commercial lawyer' and 'why are you interested in a career in...
  12. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Kirkland and Davis Polk are non rolling and haven't closed yet so I'd expect a couple weeks after close. Skadden is rolling and closed and I think could really be whenever. I wouldn't expect anything before next week, and reckon mid-late Jan for most.
  13. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ultimately I think the most important thing is to remember that this question wants you to show you understand 1) business generally 2) law as a business and 3) Ropes specifically. If you achieve those things you'll be in the running
  14. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I don't recall them requiring a cover letter.
  15. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's an extremely tough question. My approach - bear in mind i was unsuccessful - was to focus on the firm's market position and client base and possible ways to build that out. I looked at possible geographic expansion, developing a niche practice group and broader ESG integration. Common...
  16. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It will vary firm to firm, I wouldn't expect any movement on any outstanding applications until the first week of Jan - today and tomorrow are both stat holidays, as is next Monday. Some grad rec might be working this week but I'd imagine many, likely most, are not.
  17. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would be surprised if they permit that, but yeah they don't say anything in any of the obvious places.
  18. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I believe Dechert is 31/12 for spring, 31/01 for summer.
  19. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied for Davis Polk whiledoing the GDL - didn't get anywhere with them, but I recall them not minding academic stage provided that you can start training in 2 years' time. True that they do hire disproportionately from oxbridge, though I'd take that with a grain of salt given their intake...
  20. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's an email from Candid

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