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Recent content by Beluga
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Freshfields Direct TC WG invite — seemingly still handing em out- Beluga
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Controversial opinion: bubble and squeak is like my favourite thing ever- Beluga
- Post #15,556
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Here’s what I had in my notes (although not the best response in an interview I think); Headline deals, high-profile clients, in an amalgam of different industries.I’m specifically interested in the corporate and finance work which arises from mega-deals because they can be industry-defining...- Beluga
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi marriistm, I had this exact situation in my final year and was afraid of graduating with no job and nothing over the summer. For me I got some work at a start-up as a legal assistant. There are many many smaller start-ups out there in need of some legal talent — they likely won’t be able to...- Beluga
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If you want some insight into practice areas I would suggest watching some of Clifford Chance's On-Demand Videos, they have individual talks for some of their practice areas (including Corporate and Finance but also more niche like Real Estate) which might give you a bit of insight into what...- Beluga
- Post #1,556
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yet another YouTube video that I really enjoyed and came into use when answering questions about “what option might a company have when it is struggling / when it wants to defend against a hostile takeover” !!- Beluga
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I had to turn down a spring vac scheme offer and they responded on 22 February with acknowledgment — so I would assume at least some firms will still be finalising attendee lists and contacting reserve lists :)!- Beluga
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I personally never spent more than one whole week ahead of an AC to spend prepping for that particular firm!! (others might have taken a different approach which works for them better, this was just me and also I am in the middle of term for a notoriously busy degree so couldn’t afford to take...- Beluga
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Are you at university? Often universities have organisations or partnerships with organisations where alumni and partner businesses can offer info and where you can network with other entrepreneurs / potential hires etc!!- Beluga
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Also Links PFO for direct TC!- Beluga
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Weakness question (what challenges do you think you'll face on this vac scheme/training contract?)
Hi jmosk!! I got asked this during one of my ACs, and wasn't expecting it at all but think I came up with a decent response so wanted to share my example. I grew up exclusively (before university) in a very conservative country where the education and professional world are very hierarchical...- Beluga
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Really appreciate both your comments!! This helps puts things into perspective. Hopefully helps others make their decisions thoughtfully as well. 😊- Beluga
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Actually my favourite thing to happen today- Beluga
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thanks a lot for your insight! I agree with the work-life balance element, but work-life balance doesn't always seem like it corresponds with salary (if Legal Cheek is in any way reliable at all). Does anyone have any insight on the accuracy of these stats?- Beluga
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Wow, kudos for even getting through that, my concentration could never! Just out of curiosity, what was this for?- Beluga
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- Forum: Applications Discussion