Recent content by The-PFO-Collector

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Dechert PFO post written exercise 22 application: 21 rejections, 1 VS The guy in blue is me right now... Couldn't be happier, as it's a firm in my top 3
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    These are really fun so long as the topic is interesting... Bounce ideas of your colleagues, form an opinion and don't be afraid to change your mind if a better option is presented... You must speak or how will they be able to assess you? See it as working together rather than being in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Still 25% in the mix... And at least 2 dozen DTC's still open
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/01/simmons-sets-record-with-96k-salary-for-bristol-nq-solicitors/
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hill Dickinson PFO I've got US firms in the mix. I've attended AC's for magic and silver circle firms...but I really wanted HD or WFW... PFO for both...I'm gutted 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did you apply for the Summer Insight Day + DTC? I haven't received anything, so perhaps it's not automatic... It's one of my fav firms. Best of Luck
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've been to abut 3 events with Paul, Weiss...and they quite clearly state they are not 'new'... I think your use of the word 'new' is incorrect... Perhaps, expanding their UK operations or something or other would be better... but, each to their own...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    "Since Paul, Weiss is relatively new in London" They have been in London over 20 years... They have been working as a satellite office
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Last cycle it was recorded so people who couldn't make it can watch it...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    An AC is not a VS offer and a VS offer is not a TC offer I would say, go to all the AC's, get as many VS's as you can, try and fit them all in if possible and then decide once all your TC offers are in... Good Luck
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Grad Rec are more than aware that people apply to regional offices with absolutely no intention of working there, and with the full aim of transferring to their London office. Personally, if I was Grad rec I would just reject you immediately. Other than that, I would reassess your application...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Their AC's were 3 days last week and 3 days this week. I've also heard that they will have 3 more ACs in Feb, so still in with a chance...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know when Akin typically rejects candidates post app?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes they do. Had an AC for their direct TC... must say most people I spoke to had 6 months + Paralegal exp

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