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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Completed Linklaters Cappfinity and WG yesterday - when do they usually send their report?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from Sidley re: Spring? I applied back in September and haven’t heard a peep.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you - do you know if its midnight/midday - some firms even have it at 5:00pm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When is the deadline for Covington Winter VS? Can’t seem to find it on AllHires or their website.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone hear back from A&O Shearman - not sure to expect a PFO or if no news is good news
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Appreciate this - thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What would you guys say White & Case's key practice area is? They were ranked highly in the league table for M&A but the Chambers/Legal500 rankings don't really reflect this. Their Projects/Infrastructure are ranked highly though.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker Writing a response to Paul, Weiss' open day "Please use this space to explain why you would like to attend the Paul, Weiss Open Day" Are they expecting a 'why Paul, Weiss' - esque response (my typical response would be research practice areas, mention a deal etc., or other...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this for WVS or SVS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker How do firms assess candidates based on SJT’s they complete. Am I right in understanding they’ll ask Trainees/Associates to complete the SJT themselves and compare them (in characteristics) to what applicants do? i.e., if all Trainees/Associates do good in Adaptability and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker Would it be lazy/unwise to mention a deal the legacy firm (A&O) advised on and why it interests you - not finding many examples of deals A&O Shearman have advised on.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I’d like to know how applications are shortlisted to the WG stage. If applications are read and ‘approved,’ then what entails a rejection post-WG which scored in the 99th percentile.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    What’s a SAR?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How easy is it to train at solid silver circle firms such as Travers and Macfarlanes/NRF and move ‘up’ to either Magic Circle or US firms? And what is the hiring process for moving laterally once qualified. Is it the same style process i.e., motivational, competencies etc? Any thoughts...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Same I’m interested in seeing what factors they used when making their decision. Would’ve thought a 99 percentile WG and a strong cover letter (which in my opinion, it was) would’ve been enough for an AC at the very least.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    same lmao I don’t know why our application was shortlisted
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What firm is this for?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anything from Freshfields post-WG☹️?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did Freshfields even say they’d let everyone know their status post-WG by end of this week?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Out of interest, for those who are waiting, when were you sent your WG?

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