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  1. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I appreciate the optimism. I think it's probably a negative sign. Not the end of the world. I don't think I was a "culture fit", considering the terminology and what firms are looking for these days. I just have to bank on doing well enough for other firms. They're just taking forever!!!
  2. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For those who have done an AC for Fieldfisher, I suggest checking your application on recruitment portal. Mine said I was "Declined/withdrawn". I did not withdraw my application so I can only assume the former. I have emailed recruitment for more details but I think its a sign of what their...
  3. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Okay, that makes a lot of sense thank you. I think I did this with a case I discussed in my Mishcon application - Highlighting the firm's immigration division and its success in the ARAP case of 2022. And Linking that to my work as an Immigration Historian/Volunteer helping immigrants in my town...
  4. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi I'm really interested in your News technique. Could you show and example of what that looks like?

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