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Recent content by Lopez2017

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve heard back from them about 10 mins ago
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No doubt it’s an odd one, as @Jessica Booker pointed out, and one that has taken me by surprise. All jokes aside, I wonder if it is getting at two fundamental aspects of life as a lawyer at Withers: - the strong personal connections private client lawyers build with their clients and guiding...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    any suggestions how to tackle this question? If your favourite childhood toy suddenly came to life, what advice would you give it today? (60 words)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope. I'm not expecting to hear from them before Monday the 4th.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, I'm drafting an application for Taylor Wessing's November Open Day. It might be a silly question, but how do I know which societies TW sponsor? Are these DEI institutions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm with you on that. I struggle to see how qualities can be detached from your strengths (especially when we're trying to impress!), or, at the very least, how we can demonstrate such qualities without bringing examples (with the ever-important STAR structure). The email says the feedback...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Three certainties in life - death, taxes and... er... Reed Smith pfo (post-holding email). gutting
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    blimey - entirely a lottery then
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    idk - VI invites were on Thursday evenings...
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    Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

    I applied in October - dead certain it’s a PFO with not a whisper
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    Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

    I’ve also been advised that it’s a mistake to think that a firm’s offices outside of London are easier to land a VS… … there’s still lots of competition and grad rec can sniff it out with a lack of ties to the region.
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    My Daily Commitment

    They've done it again lol

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