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  1. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so so much Jessica!! I absolutely love the TCLA community, you're all brilliant!
  2. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Also received a Goodwin TC offer (after Spring VS) today!! I am absolutely delighted!! Thank you to everyone who gave me support along the way, I am really very grateful :)
  3. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, it was really nice + relaxed. They told me they were interviewing over the next month (and I'd find out in c.3 weeks) so it would seem so - but I honestly have no clue.
  4. lik0401

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! Does anyone have any experience with Orrick's direct TC route, and if they frequently hire this way? I missed the boat for their VS, but am quite keen on them as a firm. I would really appreciate if anyone who has experience with them, either from a VS or having applied for a direct TC...
  5. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hello! Was wondering if anyone had experience with A&P/AP who would be willing to answer a few short Qs I have (my interview is tomorrow).
  6. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi - does anyone have any experience with Arnold & Porter (A+P / AP), be it interview experience or having attended a VS? Any advice/tips would be much appreciated :)
  7. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hi, it was, thank you! got my fingers crossed for you - they might not send things out all at once!!
  8. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Arnold Porter email!! :)
  9. lik0401

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi - has/is anyone applying to Orrick and/or Morgan Lewis and/or McDermott Will & Emery for direct TCs, and know how many people are typically recruited from the direct TC pool, as opposed to the Vacation Scheme pool? Also, if anyone has applied to these firms before for direct TC, when do they...
  10. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm a bit confused - got the Goodwin Spring VS form to give preferences, but then was sent a 'recall' email - I can still access the original form, but unsure what to do as not explanation was provided? Anyone in the same situation?
  11. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    does anyone know when they will start getting back to people?
  12. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No I don't sorry, but I also in the same position with needing to know dates!
  13. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    So so happy for you!! Brilliant news!!
  14. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    GOODwin has been good to me today !!!! spring vs offer - I'm so excited :) Huge congrats to everyone who has received positive news today!
  15. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    are we anticipating to hear back this week? does anyone know if they are still doing ACs or when the last one was?
  16. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey - does anyone have any Cooley first interview insight? Would be much appreciated!!!!!!! Thanks in advance :)
  17. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just submitted my Arnold & Porter VS application ... final one this cycle phewww
  18. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    ahhh I’ve realised this scheme conflicts with my summer vac scheme - so gutted as I love Cooley and really enjoyed the open day, I wish more firms did spring schemes!
  19. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Cooley AC :)
  20. lik0401

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do people typically add their interviewers post AC? Or is this seen as a little presumptuous / intense?

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