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  1. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was thinking of applying to SH but I didn’t know they used amberjack… Paul, Weiss test has traumatised me. I’m trying to avoid this amberjack test at all costs now. 😂 Looks like I won’t be applying to SH at all. 🥲
  2. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Huge congrats! 🥳
  3. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think most people aren’t like this though in that despite them having an anonymous forum name, they do not go out their way to be nasty to people under the guise that they can get away with it. 🙂 If people go against the TCLA guidelines, then perhaps something like this could be initiated. I...
  4. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That somebody defo getting fired. 👀
  5. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think people would want to weigh up their options and by doing multiple VS and having multiple TC offers, they could then make a more informed decision. 🙂 I’m sure Cleary Gottlieb would make offers to everyone who ticks their boxes so I don’t think there would rly be anyone deprived of a...
  6. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It was more to do with the kinds of posts that they were reacting to, not the haha reactions themselves. 🙂
  7. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The theatrics being pulled at AC’s to pretend they are super friendly must be crazy! It’s really disturbing tbh. Idk what to think. 🥲
  8. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is quite scary considering they have got SVS offers from HSF and AG! I hope they aren’t like this in real life as well. 😞
  9. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @BreadandButter just curious as to why you have put ‘🤣’ under most of my comments and under comments of others over the past few hours. Not sure what’s funny or amusing about people needing reasonable adjustments due to their neurodiversity or struggling with navigating the application cycle...
  10. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah it’s an automatic test but it is sent out manually in batches I believe. Best of luck!
  11. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Trying my best to convince myself that no news is good news but idk what to think lmao. 🤣
  12. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nothing from Travers since the deadline but I think we should hear back over the next few weeks. 🙂 Not too sure about Sidley or Latham. Best of luck for all your applications! 🙂
  13. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think they are rolling but read all applications that are submitted before the deadline. 🙂
  14. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think on their website it says 6 per VS so 12 in total. I remember seeing someone say that Cooley received a lot of applications so it might be more this year on VS.
  15. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh right that makes sense. I don’t know how it works for Debevoise & Plimpton as I haven’t applied to that firm. I thought it would have been staggered. My bad. 🙂 I agree it is better to be transparent with each other for sure. Best of luck to everyone who has been invited to the open day/AC! 👌🏾
  16. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think I did see someone say they have 3 open days so these invites may have just been for the first open day. Best of luck for Debevoise & Plimpton! 🙂
  17. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Same here. We are all rooting for you @Tintin06. Best of luck for the PH AC matey! 🙂
  18. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I swear Milbank did something similar sending emails at like 11pm and 12am. 🥲🥲 Work/life balance is almost non-existent for these firms I think. 🥲🥲
  19. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Smashed it matey congrats. 🥳
  20. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Huge congrats that’s major! 🥳

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