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Recent content by BobThebIlly

  1. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Jesus my Gowling app was written so poorly no wonder why they never emailed me 💀💀💀
  2. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    random qs but when did "pfo" become a thing? i swear its only on TCLA ive never seen it on other forums lol
  3. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    submitted my Goodwin app with only minutes to spare... that was terrifying but so exhilarating lmfao
  4. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone still waiting to hear from Gowling?
  5. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I gen dk why the sent some offers/pfo today Didn’t they say they’ll update ppl tmr? I’m sorry to hear that I’m wishing for some good news for you!!
  6. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Received my Latham feedback report and I wanna know if should expect a PFO 💀 Strengths: effective communication and analytical thinking Weaknesses: professional development and personal responsibility Man, I really hate SJTs
  7. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm waiting for mine too
  8. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Dentons PFO. TBH, I applied the day before with little research so it was very expected lol So far, I have received 3 PFOs out of the 8 apps I've sent so far
  9. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Istg I wrote that but from a different lens that was more personal to me but that’s crazy 😭😭 I was inspired by getting into hiking/mountaineering in the past year and general interest
  10. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I received a CC email after being rejected yday -- turns out it was just application advice lmfao
  11. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same here I put the most amount of effort in it LMAO Onto the next though!
  12. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just received a PFO from CC post WG...
  13. BobThebIlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Andrei Radu, I hope you’re well. I had a question for you as a future trainee at Davis Polk regarding their cover letter. The cover letter has an 800-word limit and asks applicants to address: why you are specifically interested in Davis Polk, why you are attracted to the work that the firm...

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