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Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hello, I requested access to the database a while back but still haven't received access. Please could I have some help?- vschemer
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
ik spring and summer were definitely there- vschemer
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
So long as you follow the news you'll be fine. Pick topics that affect the key practice areas of the firm you're applying to Easy common topics: - Interest rates and their effect on M&A/ PE i.e. valuations, sales, servicing debt, borrowing costs. - Competition and the stance in Europe and UK-...- vschemer
- Post #16,393
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TC Offers Dilemma
Currently facing a dilemma and would really appreciate any insight. Between Cleary, Weil, Davis Polk, and Sullivan & Cromwell where would it be best to accept a training contract. Thinking in terms of quality of work, ability to lateral in the future if need be, prestige, and calibre of...- vschemer
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hi all, currently facing a dilemma and would really appreciate any insight. Between Cleary Gottlieb, Weil, Davis Polk, and Sullivan & Cromwell where would it be best to accept a training contract. Thinking in terms of quality of work, ability to lateral in the future if need be, and calibre of...- vschemer
- Post #2,533
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Currently facing a dilemma and would really appreciate any insight. Between Cleary, Weil, Davis Polk, and Sullivan & Cromwell where would it be best to accept a training contract. Thinking in terms of quality of work, ability to lateral in the future if need be, and calibre of training. Thank...- vschemer
- Post #16,357
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Does anyone have any insight into the difference between Weil and Sidley Austin? Training, reputation, likelihood of making equity partner, areas of expertise etc. Thank you in advance if so!- vschemer
- Post #15,231
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Any news from Weil?- vschemer
- Post #13,354
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
In past years, roughly when have firms stopped offering ACs/ interviews? Thinking about Freshfields, Milbank and Latham in particular. As in, for how many more weeks can we reasonably expect to receive positive answers from firms.- vschemer
- Post #12,394
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Congrats, when is it?! Check out the below https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/- vschemer
- Post #10,625
- Forum: Applications Discussion