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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

idk what's happening with Linklaters. Nothing from them yet
- barbara
- Post #12,083
- Feb 6, 2024
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Mishcon Video Interview Invite
- barbara
- Post #11,233
- Feb 1, 2024
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

skadden PFO - really sad about this.
- barbara
- Post #6,693
- Jan 3, 2024
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Anything from A&O for direct TC?
- barbara
- Post #6,226
- Dec 27, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Anything from Skadden yet?
- barbara
- Post #6,198
- Dec 27, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

Any advice on how to feel motivated to do applications again after being rejected for a TC after a vacation scheme at a top law firm.
- barbara
- Post #649
- Sep 28, 2023
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hi. I had a friend who did an AC with them last year in Dubai. Even though they asked not to upload a CV, my friend still uploaded one and they were holding a copy of it in their hands and asking questions directly from it. Also, they questioned my friend about a deal he mentioned in his...
- barbara
- Post #14,690
- May 2, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hello! Has anyone got any tips on VI's. I got a VI invitation from White & Case on April 15, but I got rejected. I made it to a few VI's this application cycle but I was unsuccessful in all of them. It's disheartening since so much time is invested in researching firms and writing...
- barbara
- Post #14,689
- May 2, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Seeing that Travers Smith calls to give interview offers, i'm a bit concerned because I am an international applicant and live outside the UK. I put down an international number, and perhaps that puts me at a disadvantage? I do have the right to work in the UK and studied there too. It's just...
- barbara
- Post #11,586
- Feb 21, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

HSF PFO post-AC
- barbara
- Post #9,165
- Feb 6, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

How did it go for you? I wasn't successful after the VI stage
- barbara
- Post #1,380
- Feb 6, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

PFO from Skadden
- barbara
- Post #1,183
- Jan 5, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Idk what to expect with Skadden. I applied mid November. I haven't received a rejection email yet. I see they have also extended the deadline to 08 january.
- barbara
- Post #1,162
- Jan 4, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hi. Congratulations! When did you apply?
- barbara
- Post #221
- Dec 28, 2022
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hey. Has anyone heard from Skadden yet? I applied mid-november, and I haven't heard from them since. Thanks
- barbara
- Post #3,579
- Dec 28, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Linklaters TC 2025

Mine is on hold too
- barbara
- Post #2
- Dec 28, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hey. Has anyone heard from Slaughter and May yet?
- barbara
- Post #215
- Dec 26, 2022
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hi. I just completed the video interview, but haven't heard back for the assessment centre.
- barbara
- Post #1,289
- Nov 3, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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