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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Willkie Written Exercise invitation - did VI on tuesday! Anyone have any advice? The first time I have been progressed from a VI!
- lik0401
- Post #5,735
- Jan 13, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Yeah I also haven't heard anything yet ... I wonder if this means PFO?
- lik0401
- Post #5,570
- Jan 12, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Does anyone know if Vinson & Elkins have a VI? Or what the next stage is after submitting the application?
- lik0401
- Post #5,454
- Jan 11, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hiya! Does anyone know how long after completing Hogan Lovells' Watson Glaser Test you get a response / when they will let people know if they are progressing? Thanks!
- lik0401
- Post #5,323
- Jan 11, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Thank you very much!
- lik0401
- Post #5,230
- Jan 10, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

mine was 10 too!
- lik0401
- Post #5,218
- Jan 10, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hi - if anyone has applied for Vinson & Elkins or is applying, please could I have some advice? You need to address the Cover Letter to their Training Principal - is it still Andrew Nealon? All the information I can find with his name in is from a while back - I want to make sure I put the...
- lik0401
- Post #5,217
- Jan 10, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Does anyone have any advice re Reed Smith VI ... this is quite daunting!
- lik0401
- Post #5,100
- Jan 10, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Omg 10 questions!!!!
- lik0401
- Post #5,098
- Jan 10, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Reed Smith VI!
- lik0401
- Post #5,049
- Jan 9, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Thank you so much :)
- lik0401
- Post #5,032
- Jan 9, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

thank you!
- lik0401
- Post #5,031
- Jan 9, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

I applied to Freshfields on Nov 17th for the 2025 TC, but haven't even got confirmation from the firm yet re my application (have from the website). Is anyone else in a similar position? Or has anyone else heard back?
- lik0401
- Post #1,230
- Jan 9, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Will also put on the other thread, but has anyone else not yet heard back from Freshfields re the direct Training Contract application ... I applied on November 17th and haven't heard anything ... lost hope!
- lik0401
- Post #5,014
- Jan 9, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Sorry, this might sound like a bizarre question! I have never done a VI before and was wondering - do people typically use split screens with notes or do platforms prevent this? I am thinking I probably won't, as I think it would distract me anyway, but was wondering how people typically...
- lik0401
- Post #4,939
- Jan 9, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hi - again sorry haha! Does anyone have any advice for Dechert/Willkie/Baker McKenzie Video Interviews (VI)? Would be much appreciated, thank you!
- lik0401
- Post #4,872
- Jan 9, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hi guys! Does anyone have any advice for Dechert, Willkie or Baker McKenzie for the VI, would be much appreciated! 🤞 I have never done a TI before so any help would be fantastic. If you would prefer to direct message me, then please do :)
- lik0401
- Post #4,772
- Jan 7, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

about 11 ... eek!
- lik0401
- Post #4,536
- Jan 6, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Weil PFO
- lik0401
- Post #4,323
- Jan 5, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Does anyone have any tips for Willkie or Dechert for the Video Interview (VI)? I have never done one before and really don't know what to expect. (If you prefer, feel free to PM me). Thank you :)
- lik0401
- Post #4,266
- Jan 5, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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