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  1. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you, I did job sim on 13 Dec and heard back about AC this morning!
  2. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys does anyone have any insight into Mayer Brown London AC? Any help is much appreciated!
  3. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Akin assessment invite! Does anyone know if it is the next stage or part of the first?
  4. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That Goodwin VI was unnecessarily stressful!
  5. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Mayer Brown for spring AC as of yet?
  6. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Its an application to both spring and summer I believe!
  7. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just received Goodwin VI! Any insights would be much appreciated, I have insights into Willkie and Weil VI!
  8. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have not received the artic shores test for NRF yet and I applied for the summer scheme on the 25th Nov. Anyone else?
  9. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi does Arnold & Porter accept applications from final year law students: It states you must be a post graduate/ a 2nd year law student/ final year non-law student for vacation schemes and training contracts??
  10. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone waiting for DLA just heard back with them saying all spaces for London office ACs are now filled
  11. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone still waiting to hear from DLA post VI London?
  12. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya congrats! Is this for Spring and when did you apply?
  13. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For anyone waiting, I just received the Weil VI link. We have until the 5 Jan!
  14. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi when did they say this? Do you mean for AC? Thanks
  15. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations!! When did you apply?
  16. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Reed Smith, it asks about their sectors. Is this the same as their industries? Sorry if this is a dumb question!
  17. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any news from Skadden? The wait is killing me
  18. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is this for spring and when did you apply
  19. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone have any insights into the Mayer Brown job sim? Are the video interviews competency, behavioural or motivation based? Unsure on how to prepare

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