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  1. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    From what I have seen on the TCLA forums, it seems like they recruit 50:50 from VS and DTC, but I’m unsure if that will change for this recruitment cycle. It might be worthwhile asking them via email tbh, just to get a solid answer. 🙂
  2. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Andrei Radu, I hope you are keeping well. 🐐 Similar to one of the questions I had asked on the forum previously (for which you gave an amazing answer), how would you describe Willkie Farr & Gallagher in terms of its position in the City of London (apart from it being one of the leading...
  3. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I remember coming across firms like ‘Burges Salmon’, ‘Shoosmiths’ and ‘Bird & Bird’ and I had the exact same thoughts lmao. 😂 Some of these firms have very interesting and creative names. I wonder who thought of them. 🤔
  4. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think we should end this discussion here because it’s clear we are both on opposite sides of the debate. I am someone who firmly believes in the importance of DEI, whether it be for increasing the representation of ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people from socially mobile, lower...
  5. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t want this to turn into a civil war on the TCLA forum. However, based on what you’ve written, I am under the impression that you acknowledge that without DEI you wouldn’t be where you are now (as a person of colour from a lower socioeconomic background + being neurodiverse), but then...
  6. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Love you too Bread, but I figured I have to tread carefully on this forum because I have seen a few instances where certain people have attacked and villainised other forum users over sharing their thoughts. 😂😂
  7. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have some controversial opinions on this topic and I’m aware I will probably get cancelled on the TCLA forum after this, but here goes nothing lmao: 1. I don’t believe it’s possible to hire on merit in the US or the UK because there is still a lot of unconscious bias and prejudice against...
  8. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think the OP’s point (which I agree with) was that someone can possess the ability, but because they tick those boxes (which become visible to recruiters through things like a VI), there is room for bias and prejudice. Of course I would want to be hired based on my ability, but it’s inevitable...
  9. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is something that has been on my mind for some time going through this application cycle. I have a strong interest in US firms, but they rely heavily on VI. I am worried about the impact of the DEI situation in the US and if it will mean US firms change their policies around DEI in their UK...
  10. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve made this exact same mistake once before on this forum ffs. Yeah I meant Feb and not Jan. Idk what’s going on w/ me at this point. 😂😂
  11. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Ropes & Gray? Based on last year’s forum, people began to hear back on the 19th - 21st February. 🥲🥲
  12. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is wild because Linklaters managed to reject me for an open day I hadn’t even applied for… 😂😂
  13. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I can’t speak for Mischon, but my first ever VI of my life was for Willkie back in Dec (2nd stage). In my Willkie VI, I stuttered and stumbled on my words quite a lot. I was also caught off guard by one of the questions and I felt I was waffling my way through my answer. 🥲🥲 Despite this, I got...
  14. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I just got an email notification from Vantage and I thought OMG it must be Travers Smith… Instead it was an email from Macfarlanes about applying to their senior partner dinner. 🥲🥲
  15. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Huge congrats and best of luck. 🤞
  16. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I can’t speak for the other firms but I did my White & Case VI towards the end of Jan and got a PFO on Monday. I applied for Spring and Summer. 🥲🥲
  17. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You are actually the GOAT frfr! This is very informative. 10/10 for outstanding research and data analytics skills, plus extra bonus points for extensive knowledge of Paul, Weiss’ lawyers in London. 🤞🐐
  18. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I graduated last year (July 2024) and this is my first application cycle. As a result, I also haven’t secured anything yet (VS/TC). 🥲 There is absolutely no reason why you should give up man! Keep it pushing! The average age of an NQ is 30 in the UK, meaning on average most people aren’t...
  19. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you I appreciate it frfr lmao. 😂😂 To be honest I’ve had mostly PFO’s this cycle (around 9-10 in total I think). I’m in progress for Paul, Weiss and Willkie. Still waiting for Ropes & Gray and Travers Smith (they’re taking their sweet time smh). 🥲🥲 I think I’ve realised now though that...
  20. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Huge congrats! 🥳

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