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    My TC journey!

    Thank you Jessica!
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    My TC journey!

    Hi @Jessica Booker which written exercise would be best for Skadden? (I have already completed the "Legal & Commercial" one). Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did you receive an AC invite after successfully passing the written exercise? If so, may I ask when you did your written exercise?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm also waiting to hear back from Dechert - don't worry too much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm not sure but I expect they'd reply during the week
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    Cleary Gottlieb Watson Glaser results

    Congrats - fingers crossed!
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    Cleary Gottlieb Watson Glaser results

    Nope, still waiting! Do keep me updated if you hear back.
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    Cleary Gottlieb Watson Glaser results

    I still haven't either, did mine on the 18th. Keep me posted!
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    Cleary Gottlieb Watson Glaser results

    Has anyone who has taken Cleary Gottlieb's Watson Glaser received an outcome yet?
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    Simmons & Simmons video interview questions?

    Those who have completed Simmons & Simmons video interview as part of their blended assessment, what were the questions?
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    Simmons & Simmons VI assessment

    Those who have completed Simmons & Simmons video interview as part of their blended assessment, what were the questions?

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