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  1. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    any insights on dechert written exercise?
  2. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    did anyone not get a test from paul, weiss but also had no errors in their application??? 😭😭😭😭
  3. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone did the dechert written task?
  4. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone who had their Skadden interview today?
  5. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for the freshfields PS, would u recommend addressing it to grad rec/someone (i.e., format it like a cover letter) or just start with the statement directly?
  6. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hmm I think it's the opposite - from what i understood from the email, your slot selection is for the date and the timing will be assigned to you 48 hours before your interview (as it could be morning or noon)! so don't stress, your date will be the same as the one you chose when you booked the...
  7. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    should i assume a PFO if i havent heard back from Gibson Dunn post app?
  8. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    During the open day, Paul said that he preferred a prose type format.
  9. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did all this but it just says "Our core values reflect the ideals of our history" - does not speak about any specific values, hence asked on the forum!
  10. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone did the forsters VI?
  11. lawbear123

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    hi for irwin mitchell - do we need to apply for Training Contract within Legal Services for Businesses or Training Contract within Legal Services for Individuals?
  12. lawbear123

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    has anyone heard from PH, K&L Gates yet?
  13. lawbear123

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    anyone heard back from slaughter & may post app?
  14. lawbear123

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    are any TC applications still open?
  15. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    im in the same position as you but i think they're just sending it out in batches and giving offers according to the AC dates. the last people who heard back (w offers) were those who gave their ACs on the 3rd and 4th of March. i think now that the spring scheme is done, we should hopefully hear...
  16. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    what's the scene with W&C?

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