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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Does anyone have any general tips for the L&W application questions? As a reminder, they are: - Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? (300 words) - Why would you choose to train at Latham & Watkins over another firm? (300 words) - Please give details of your extra-curricular...
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- Post #6,630
- Dec 30, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Nice, have you heard back from them yet if you don't mind me asking?
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- Post #6,611
- Dec 29, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Wow, so they've already done the AC? :eek:
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- Post #6,608
- Dec 29, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Anyone anything from Links or A&O for Spring and Summer VS respectively?
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- Post #6,604
- Dec 29, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Thanks!
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- Post #6,497
- Dec 27, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Hi, hope you all had a great Christmas! Apologies if this has already been asked, but is CMS WG automatic and roughly how long after you submit your app do they send it?
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- Post #6,483
- Dec 27, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Since people are starting to hear about A&O direct TCs, do you think VS applicants will start hearing soon as well?
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- Post #6,349
- Dec 23, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Anyone heard anything re Links Spring Vac and A&O Summer Vac? If we do not hear before Xmas should we assume a PFO?
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- Post #6,213
- Dec 22, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

When are A&O ACs held?
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- Post #6,011
- Dec 20, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Sorry to hear that - may I ask when you applied?
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- Post #6,007
- Dec 20, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Two questions re A&O: 1) Does anyone know the name/email of one of the grad recruiters? 2) How many/what proportion of applicants do they filter out through the SJT? Thanks! :)
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- Post #5,981
- Dec 20, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Wondering exactly the same!
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- Post #5,979
- Dec 20, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Does anyone know what percentage of applicants pass/fail the SJT for A&O?
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- Post #5,914
- Dec 19, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Can I ask what you wrote about, out of interest? :)
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- Post #5,911
- Dec 19, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Thanks this is really helpful!
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- Post #5,899
- Dec 19, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Thank you!
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- Post #5,874
- Dec 18, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Thank you!
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- Post #5,872
- Dec 18, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Those who have applied to DLA Piper, for the recent business story qu how much did you link your answer to the firm and its prominent practice areas? It doesn't say to link it explicitly but I assume this is what they are looking for? Any tips on how best to answer this qu would be really...
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- Post #5,869
- Dec 18, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Please could someone post the CMS application qus?
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- Post #5,830
- Dec 17, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I would say yes - I've heard of people getting ACs having applied on the deadline day :)
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- Post #5,823
- Dec 17, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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