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  1. Ali A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is anyone still waiting to hear back post AC for Bakers Spring Scheme?
  2. Ali A

    m's successful(?) journey to a tc

    Congrats on making it to the AC for some huge firms and past the first stage for others. This tells me it is only round the corner for you and you just have to keep going!
  3. Ali A

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    haha same, I just did it now and saw i used 56 minutes, so was in a panic to get it uploaded
  4. Ali A

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Huge congrats! So well deserved!
  5. Ali A

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thanks for replying. My guess is it will come in the next few days and we will have till Sunday eve to complete it
  6. Ali A

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    For anyone with a Freshfields Direct TC AC next week, have you received your link yet to complete the written assessment? They said we will receive this before the AC and must complete it by the deadline stated on the link. I have not received anything yet so just double checking anyone else...
  7. Ali A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone worried that grades will hinder their future success - the two high-flying partners at Skadden right now (including the managing partner) graduated with 2:2s with one doing his training contract at a high street firm in Hull. Keep plugging away!
  8. Ali A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Not all US firms will be competitors just because W&C is a US firm. Its London office equally competes with the Magic Circle for work as it does with the US firms because of its size and areas of expertise. I had this same conversation with the managing partner of the W&C London office.
  9. Ali A

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congrats! Big achievement, hope you smash the interview!
  10. Ali A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think the firm wishes to follow in Latham's footsteps. Others may be those who are very strong in cap markets space in London and also energy/ projects.
  11. Ali A

    My unusual journey to a TC

    Bakers AC for spring vac scheme! From 20+ PFOs post-application stage this cycle to having 2 ACs on the same week feels like a dream. Just shows you never know what is around the corner behind all the PFOs. I will prepare super hard for these and give it everything I have. Hopefully, with...
  12. Ali A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They keep interviewing till they fill it with potential W&C people. This can mean they send out interview invites even in late March and April if they still have places. They don't have a number of interviews to places offered metric like other firms according to grad rec.
  13. Ali A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just spring. Not sure if they have even given Summer VIs out yet
  14. Ali A

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Such an impressive number of apps for a first cycle and being invited to ACs for many top firms is so good.
  15. Ali A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, it is a commercial topic
  16. Ali A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Won't get back till after the deadline for everyone which I think is Friday the 16th.
  17. Ali A

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That is what this forum is for! :)

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