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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do you get a confirmation email after you completing Dechert written EXercise? Panicking cause no cknfirmation Was given
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    so weird, and clueless to how this whole process works
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    So confused whether NRF screens app before sending psychometric test or not? I completed the application in September whereas ppl who completed on the deadline are getting sent the test the next day. could they possibly be going in reverse order? Or have I just not made the cut? I
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    when did you apply please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hey do you mind mentioning when you applied?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    sounds familiar, which firm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    onwards and upwards! if you dont mind, when did you apply to Slaughters?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    i AM
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Nope but some ppl are hearing back
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    All about law virtual law fair
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    is it the corporate M&A event? it starts at 4pm
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey congrats, I dont think it is automatic! when did you apply please?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    yes they do
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’d recommend doing some research on the firm, looking at them and their competitors will really help you assess what differentiates Shearman. Maybe apply for their open day, they will have some information through that!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Nope Wbu?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For the CAPP assessment I would say answer truthfully. No one really knows what Links are looking for in these tests but always refer to the agile mindset! Think about what you would do in the situation for the CAPP test rather than what they expect. Some of the answers can contradict the other...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations!! What firm so we can help out?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No you wouldnt be expected to scite your sources
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What does multi-disciplinary nature of work mean? for example does it mean working with other practice areas? for example the real estate team working with banking team etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone heard back for a linkslaters open day?

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