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  1. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    V&E PFO as well (post-app) and Morgan Lewis PFO (post TI)
  2. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey sorry to hear! If you dont mind me asking is it post app or after TI?
  3. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    WFW PFO post-app (I think I applied on the deadline for anyone waiting)
  4. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey! Sorry to hear. Was this post Watson Glaser if you dont mind me asking.
  5. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah thats what I figured. Thank you!
  6. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey all! For Pinsent Masons are we supposed to include a cover letter in our application? The wording seems ambiguous.
  7. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah apparently the deadline was at 14:00pm or something. I wasnt able to submit either. It really sucks because the application was so long as well.
  8. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They screen applications first. Its the second stage. From the wording of the email I suspect that if you meet the benchmark for the WG you progress to the VI without further consideration.
  9. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    To those who received an invitation to complete a WG from Baker, have you received the link with the actual assessment?
  10. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know how many people approx. get accepted on Freshfields Graduate Workshop?
  11. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have any experience on how to approach Kirkland Ellis' work experience section. The application form asks for a CV and has a separate work section. Is the work section supposed to be copy and paste from the CV or we should aim to include different information?
  12. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone received a PFO from W&C for the vac scheme?
  13. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if Linklaters' app has a work experience section? I completed the application questionnaire but it didn't ask for my work experience.
  14. johnnn821

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am concerned as well. It is a bit weird because they left TC applications open. I would assume decisions have been made for vac schemers. The thing that concerns me the most is that the apply4law page seemed really outdated. So I do not know if they purposely left the applications open. On...

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