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

    Ah okay, my PFO is pending then haha
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This makes sense, this is reassuring to hear! I may start direct TC apps then as this cycle seems to be nearing its end haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thoughts on applying for a TC direct? Ahhh no!! When did you apply?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I'm just wondering for those applying for TC direct positions, how much legal experience do you have/consider sufficient? Is there greater expectations with the amount of experience you need with direct applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If I’m still waiting to hear back from firms post app, is it likely a load of PFO’s coming my way?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    congrats!! i hate to be this person but when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Hogan Lovells re summer VS and W&C re summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just double checking, is NRF's summer vac scheme only available to penultimate year students? Not third years/graduates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much!! I really trawled google and couldn't find anything, this is extremely helpful
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, does anyone know how a firm's strength in mid-market M&A bears in actual practice? What is the main difference between mid-market and high-end M&A? Any help would be v appreciated!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have advice on how to answer this question in an interview, 'negatives of working at the firm'
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much for the detailed response!! This has definitely clarified the two main reasons for their 'one firm worldwide' ethos.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It is under the 'one firm worldwide' ethos homepage, stating that the firm has no satellite office/headquarters as an integrated office
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I am preparing for an upcoming Jones Day interview and am currently researching the firm. I've seen that the firm is 'fully integrated' what does this mean in practice? Also, if anyone has any interview insights could you please PM me, it would be greatly appreciated!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I have submitted the Jones Day application form and realised I mixed up my two answers, for the achievements question and hobbies question. I have put my hobbies answer in the achievement section and vice versa. Do you think this will be a major set back/automatic rejection as it is pretty...

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