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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you both, that is what I suspect as well!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If the Akin Gump WG says "If you wish to complete the test, please log back into your home page as soon as possible and in any event prior to midnight on Saturday 3 December" does that mean we have till the end of today or the end of tomorrow?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Trying to answer a question on why a transactional focused firm, but I'm not sure what the specifics are between transactional and other areas, if anyone has any resources on this I would be very grateful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, so from the Legal Cheek Law Fair today someone asked that question in the chat and Grad Rec basically said they review on a rolling basis but don't offer interviews until after the deadline, so being placed on hold means they like your application but can't offer you an interview yet, so...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone! I have an interview coming up on Thursday and I am researching a deal the firm has worked on, it's a large M&A deal, and the firm has worked on the M&A and financing front, whilst a different firm worked on the antitrust front. In my answer, I wanted to talk about some of the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you for your reply! That is very reassuring to hear!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Invited for Jones Day interview 😀, does anyone have any advice or tips? I haven't really done a partner interview before so anything would be useful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if we should include positions of responsibility and online internships in the work experience section of the Akin Gump application?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    W&C VI, anyone with advice for the VI or just VIs in general, would be greatly appreciated!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Any tips/insights for the W&C video interview?

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