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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    should I expect a Debevoise PFO if I didn't receive an invite? Just wanting to prepare for the worst😁
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from Dechert for summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    that Willkie WE was... interesting. But just want to remind people that it isn't just the substance of your submission that is assessed. It's also testing how well you communicate! Having spoken to VS candidates last year, they've ALL stressed that point. So all is not lost guys, praying for the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    no, it's fortunately untimed
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I really hope PW evaluate holistically, considering both the application and the assessment scores. Because what the actual fuck are these scores, I have little grit??????
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Paul Weiss Online Assessment, honestly still perplexed
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Literally man, it’s crazy. To be fair, given that there were only two questions and they were pretty generic, perhaps there wasn’t a sufficient differentiating factor for people. For example, when compared to US apps like Debevoise, there was little room to really distinguish your application...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Literally just apply lad, I’d always be sceptical with people dissuading you from making applications within the deadline. At the end of the day, you lose nothing in sending it off🫶🏾
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone have any experience with the Willkie written assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That Debevoise application was a marathon, I am so burnt out looool
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    it just says on their website bud, sorry to hear that
  12. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Loooool I literally decided against it just now
  13. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you, saved me my night!! Alternatively, do you think Gibson Dunn would be too late now?
  14. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any point in applying to Kirkland at this point?
  15. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wondering if HSF and HG have offered most/all of their ACs already - the wait is killing me!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not entirely sure but I intuitively think that, if this was the case, then we would have already heard of applicants receiving rejections based on their scores.
  17. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    literally, it's so annoying. I'm wondering whether it's actually automatic - I sent them an email about it so hopefully they get back to me relatively soon!
  18. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Having to be redirected multiple times just to access their cvMail platform must be, in itself, apart of their screening process. I'm actually quite proud of myself for it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone have any insight regarding the questions in the W&C VI???
  20. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah, I guess you're right. it's just the wait that's extremely debilitating - it's even approaching the degree to where my studies are becoming materially affected by it. If my application is inevitably going to be rejected, I'd rather know as soon as possible to best mitigate the fallout damage.

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