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  1. mome101

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm a bit confused about whether I should put my high school education, seeing as I finished schooling outside of the UK and there aren't clear fields for this information on the Freshfields' direct TC application. Please help me :)
  2. mome101

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

    Hello! So I have a question. In an M&A case study, when using the firm's departmental approach, what will be the role of the corporate insurance and reinsurance department in the case study? Also, would the insurance team have anything to do with indemnities or would that be under the finance or...
  3. mome101

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher Interview 2021

    This is so helpful! I am currently preparing for my partner interview at Willkie as well and this is going to be my first ever interview. Please do let me know if you have any other tips as well :)
  4. mome101

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

    Willkie final stage interview! OMG I am shooketh!!!!
  5. mome101

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

    So has anyone gotten a WG invite from Cooley yet?
  6. mome101

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

    Back to back holding emails from Cooley(app-stage) and Willkie(post-written) hitting me like:
  7. mome101

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

    Joining the Shearman PFO party like:
  8. mome101

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

    Just received RPC PFO for Summer VS. Not that bummed because I'm pretty sure they do not sponsor internationals for TC. But I was quite interested in the firm. Oh well, we move on.
  9. mome101

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

    Has anyone heard from Cooley? Also happy valentines to all who are in a committed relationship with their law firm applications! Hopefully, we will get out of this unrequited scenario XD
  10. mome101

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

    Is there anyone else who hasn't heard from Shearman? I'm nervous about the possible PFO oooof
  11. mome101

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

    Just got Debevoise Waitlist (idk how to feel). Does anyone with previous experience have any idea what the chances of being bumped to attending the open day from the waitlist are?
  12. mome101

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

    I applied last year. Received the PFO around 20/02
  13. mome101

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

    Congratulations! When did you apply?
  14. mome101

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

    True! I have a bit of a resting B face and so I'm also afraid that I may come across as cold and then the firm might not wanna know me
  15. mome101

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

    Has anyone hear back from Hogan post-WG and from Willkie post VI? Thanks.
  16. mome101

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

    Has anyone heard back from Willkie after doing their VI in January?
  17. mome101

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

    When did you submit your application? As I submitted mine on the 20th because I had COVID and just want to know if I have any chance of hearing back this week.

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