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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I totally agree with your sentiment here. Not to be insensitive, was your Dechert for Spring or Summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    this happened to me too
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone got any unique talking points for Gibson Dunn?? I have of course mentioned their disputes work, their growth in London, training programme etc.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    passed 6 weeks ago and I've heard nothing
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was the same. received at 9:34 submitted 10:36 so 2 mins late.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    only took you two minutes to do? Training contract offer on the spot
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Spring or Summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    timing was definitely tight!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    submitted for summer at the start of October, got an interview on Nov 26
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I thought so too
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have heard of some people who have been invited to Linklaters AC for spring and summer already- has anyone here heard back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    how are people getting their Linklaters Watson Glaser results?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I emailed and they said expect a response in January
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    non rolling so why not
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    waitlisted for Sullivan and Cromwell- good or bad?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have not heard anything back [passed WG on Nov 4], but have heard they are just getting round to people who passed at the end of October now. I assume they review applications based on when they received them, so I would assume they just have not got to us yet.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, does anyone know how long is ideal for the S & C cover letter? I'm at about 950 words which I can squeeze into one page at font nine but it feels too long. They don't have any guidance on their website but considering what other firms like S & M say, surely this is too long? Any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Everyone, for Jones Day, I'm really struggling to draw the line between work experience and extra currics. Some things like vac schemes and employment are clearly work exp, but what about something like my college law society or student union? Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, In my work experience section, I tend to write in bullet points rather than prose [unless instructed to do otherwise]. I am able to more concisely detail achievements and responsibilities, and also write about how those developed certain skills. I tend to reach the maximum word...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from S&M for summer vac scheme?
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