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    Public international law vs. international arbitration - whats the difference ?

    Thank you. This is very helpful.
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    Public international law vs. international arbitration - whats the difference ?

    Hi Does any one know what is the difference between these two Practice Areas in simple terms ? Are they overlapping or totally different ?
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    Skadden London's trainee retention rates?

    Hi I can't find Skadden's (London) trainee retention rates for the last few years including 2023, in the public domain. Does anyone know or have any pointers? Thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @Jessica Booker , @axelbeugre , is it ok to mention same commercial stories as I did during the AC interview of a firm, for the final interview of their upcoming Spring VS (timelag is is only 2 months) ? Do they expect you to prepare afresh and say new things ? Do they keep a record of...
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    Are all SQE courses (sponsored as part of TC) broadly the same ?

    Hi @Jessica Booker , @axelbeugre , some firms (SM, FF etc) are part of City Consortium and BPP (their provider) offers a very interesting SQE plus (mini rotation of 2-3 weeks across 4 pratice areas) in addition to SQE1 and SQE2 prep. W&Case also offers a similar program (SQE plus) through not a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Freshfields VS ! Crying. Over the moon. Love you TCLA , specially @Jessica Booker for overall guidance and @Jaysen for the successful mock interview !
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    International Students right to work during the Winter/Spring vacation scheme

    Winter scheme mostly ruled out as it overlaps with term time. Spring and summer mostly qualify - just check your term dates are falling outside of VS dates.
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    Commercial law vs Company law ?

    Hi @Jessica Booker , @axelbeugre , need to give a preliminary choice for 3rd year LLB electives. Having a hard time understanding the difference between these two modules - company law and commercial law and figuring out which is more interesting and relevant to the work we will do as commercial...
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    Signed bank statement for Skadden VS

    Thank you. Will try your suggestion.
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    Signed bank statement for Skadden VS

    Thank you, Jessica. Yes, thankfully rental agreement is in my name. Even though it doesn't figure in Skadden's list of documents, I am requesting them to accept it if I get the VS. Yes, I will visit the bank branch even though friends have warned me to expect a PFO :)
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    Signed bank statement for Skadden VS

    Hi all I have run into a peculiar (potential) problem - if I am lucky and Skadden offers a VS , they want proof of residence within 3 days of offer. As an international student, I don't have DL/Mortgage proof/Credit card proof/Council tax (its free as a student), Utility bill (its in my...
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    TCLA premium database - pls approve

    Hi @Jessica Booker , I have sent you the proof of purchase. Thanks
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    TCLA premium database - pls approve

    @Jessica Booker have taken the gold membership. Can you please activate my access to premium database and any other premium service ? Thanks.
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    Hi , Please let me know how to join the Aspiring solicitors chat group. Thanks

    Hi , Please let me know how to join the Aspiring solicitors chat group. Thanks
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