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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey guys, Has anyone applied to Jones Day wvs and not heard back post-app? Not sure what to make of this situation, do I assume it’s a rejection or do they transfer to the spring scheme if winter places filled up? Would appreciate any insights. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, for Jones day would anyone be able to confirm if they ask for an academic reference or can it be anyone? (Apart from family of course)
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    GETTING A TC AS A NON-LAW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? DIFFICULT BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

    Thank you so much Axel, this is super helpful!
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    GETTING A TC AS A NON-LAW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? DIFFICULT BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

    Hi @axelbeugre thanks for your inputs. I have one more question. How did you go about putting your grades as an international student? I find this section a bit confusing. Do I write my grades as they have been obtained or do I also need to give an explanation of the change to the UK system? How...
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    GETTING A TC AS A NON-LAW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? DIFFICULT BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

    Hi @axelbeugre such an inspiring and wonderful story. As a fellow international student, I can certainly attest to how tough this process is. I always face an inner battle with myself in that I keep questioning my worth or the way I draft applications, I always think I’m not selling myself well...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi there. Here’s my two cents on this matter: If you have a strong reason for why you want to become a commercial solicitor/why you wish to work for JD, then I don’t think not doing a forage internship would put you at a disadvantage. I read on this forum that someone was invited to a JD...
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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

    Thanks for the link Jaysen. Yes, I have found that I remember stories as I have been listening and catching up with them consistently. I think consistency is key because I’ve realised some stories (sector wise/location wise) are recurring. For example, now when I read about the tech sector or...
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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

    Hi @Jaysen slightly late to this thread. I follow the FT podcast every morning before catching up on important stories for the day. I have one question for you, could you please explain what does negative goodwill mean? This is in relation to the UBS takeover of Credit Suisse. Found the article...
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    @WillkieGemma thank you for your reply. This is very helpful and great to know about the diversity in Willkie’s London office!
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hello @WillkieGemma hope you are well. I’m interested in applying for a position on your vacation scheme but I hold a law degree from outside the UK. I have looked at the firm’s FAQs where it mentions ‘applications from all universities’ does this mean all universities within the UK or would the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Huge congratulations, this is wonderful to read! You’re definitely no less than a celebrity when it comes to this forum, I especially love your GIFs 🥳🥳
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    My journey to a TC-Non UK law degree

    Hello everyone 👋 it’s been awhile since I last posted on this thread. This cycle has not gone according to my expectations, given it was my 1st full cycle of applying to law firms (I just made 1 application in my previous cycle). Unfortunately I have not been successful in passing even stage 1...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No problem, it was post-app
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Morgan Lewis PFO, appreciate that they didn’t just ghost me and atleast sent me a rejection email. A very expected outcome
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Paul Hastings?
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    Call for commercial awareness topics!

    Hi Jake, thanks for sharing this article. I have FT access, I'll read this article
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so much for your lovely messages. This community is incredible, I honestly would've been a trainwreck without this much encouragement. Btw, congratulations on your TC offer. Its great to see how your overcame so many obstacles to achieve your goal. Your story certainly inspires me...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Macfarlanes PFO. I mean this is ridiculous!!! I felt this was my best application and connected with the firm on so many points yet I keep getting rejected every single time at the first stage. Judging by the way I’m going I might never get a TC, very sorry for this depressing post. I literally...
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    Call for commercial awareness topics!

    Agree with your analysis Jake. You make an interesting point about VC/growth equity. Seems a logical argument especially given the uncertainties surrounding AI, the best bet is for VC to invest in this sphere to try and gauge how AI would work in the months/years to come before we can make any...
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    Call for commercial awareness topics!

    Hi Jake. Thanks for your opinion. They offer so much more insight. Also, thank you for your interview tips, I shall keep this in mind for the future. I do agree with what you have to say. In fact, the point you picked up about AI affecting deal volumes is one that caught me eye particularly...

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