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  1. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can someone share insights into gibson dunn and mayer brown! how to prepare what to expect ? happy to help with burges, morgan lewis , covington, dechert, reed smith !
  2. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi who should we address the Sullivan & Cromwell cover letter to ?
  3. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from Covington post-AC?
  4. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone done a gibson Dunn zoom interview before any tips?
  5. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would like to know this too
  6. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu Do you have any have examples of interview questions I could use to prepare for my uncoming AC, especially the obsure questions thanks!
  7. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from Cleary WVS?
  8. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone completed a Covington AC before please PM me!
  9. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, Just to know if anyone has heard about Interviews from cleary and Dechert, should i assume pfo?
  10. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from Cleary or Dechert?
  11. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from Dechert post WE?
  12. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from Dechert post WE?
  13. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anyone completely CAC semi-finals at Baker McKenzie?
  14. V2002

    Ask BCLP Anything! (2025-26)

    Good morning Isabel, I hope you are doing well. I had two quick questions regarding the training contract application process. For the behavioural questions, specifically questions 3 and 4, would you recommend using the STAR technique to structure our responses? Given the word count is quite...
  15. V2002

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hello, and thank you for your support. Your partnership with TCLA has been invaluable in helping candidates research the firm. How can candidates be proactive in preparing for the interview at Paul Weiss, and what qualities tend to distinguish those who perform particularly well at this stage?
  16. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello has anyone done a Morgan Lewis AC ? any tips and advice would be much appreciated.
  17. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, Has anyone completed an AC for Morgan Lewis? Any guidance or tips would be much appreciated, especially on how to structure a case study panel interview! I have never done one.
  18. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi has anyone done the Burges Salmon AC? Please, can you help me understand what a group exercise is?
  19. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Michelmores?

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