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    My Journey to a TC

    Hey! Your thread has given me so much confidence going forward. I have also never passed application stage and this is my second cycle. Hoping I also get something soon. Thanks for sharing and do keep us updated! All the best with your TS interview tomorrow
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Your journey is so inspiring. I understand how taxing it must be for you but thank you for sharing your interview experience with us. Congratulations on getting this far and I hope you achieve the desired outcomes 🥳
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Jones day PFO, honestly don’t know what these firms want. This even after speaking with them at an event and applying those in my cover letter. Talk about linking your own experiences to the firm and still get rejected, well….
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey guys, Has anyone applied to Jones Day wvs and not heard back post-app? Not sure what to make of this situation, do I assume it’s a rejection or do they transfer to the spring scheme if winter places filled up? Would appreciate any insights. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, for Jones day would anyone be able to confirm if they ask for an academic reference or can it be anyone? (Apart from family of course)
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    GETTING A TC AS A NON-LAW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? DIFFICULT BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

    Thank you so much Axel, this is super helpful!
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    GETTING A TC AS A NON-LAW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? DIFFICULT BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

    Hi @axelbeugre thanks for your inputs. I have one more question. How did you go about putting your grades as an international student? I find this section a bit confusing. Do I write my grades as they have been obtained or do I also need to give an explanation of the change to the UK system? How...
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    GETTING A TC AS A NON-LAW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? DIFFICULT BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

    Hi @axelbeugre such an inspiring and wonderful story. As a fellow international student, I can certainly attest to how tough this process is. I always face an inner battle with myself in that I keep questioning my worth or the way I draft applications, I always think I’m not selling myself well...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi there. Here’s my two cents on this matter: If you have a strong reason for why you want to become a commercial solicitor/why you wish to work for JD, then I don’t think not doing a forage internship would put you at a disadvantage. I read on this forum that someone was invited to a JD...
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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

    Thanks for the link Jaysen. Yes, I have found that I remember stories as I have been listening and catching up with them consistently. I think consistency is key because I’ve realised some stories (sector wise/location wise) are recurring. For example, now when I read about the tech sector or...
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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

    Hi @Jaysen slightly late to this thread. I follow the FT podcast every morning before catching up on important stories for the day. I have one question for you, could you please explain what does negative goodwill mean? This is in relation to the UBS takeover of Credit Suisse. Found the article...
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    @WillkieGemma thank you for your reply. This is very helpful and great to know about the diversity in Willkie’s London office!
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hello @WillkieGemma hope you are well. I’m interested in applying for a position on your vacation scheme but I hold a law degree from outside the UK. I have looked at the firm’s FAQs where it mentions ‘applications from all universities’ does this mean all universities within the UK or would the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Huge congratulations, this is wonderful to read! You’re definitely no less than a celebrity when it comes to this forum, I especially love your GIFs 🥳🥳
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    My journey to a TC-Non UK law degree

    Hello everyone 👋 it’s been awhile since I last posted on this thread. This cycle has not gone according to my expectations, given it was my 1st full cycle of applying to law firms (I just made 1 application in my previous cycle). Unfortunately I have not been successful in passing even stage 1...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Morgan Lewis PFO, appreciate that they didn’t just ghost me and atleast sent me a rejection email. A very expected outcome
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Paul Hastings?
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    Call for commercial awareness topics!

    Hi Jake, thanks for sharing this article. I have FT access, I'll read this article
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so much for your lovely messages. This community is incredible, I honestly would've been a trainwreck without this much encouragement. Btw, congratulations on your TC offer. Its great to see how your overcame so many obstacles to achieve your goal. Your story certainly inspires me...

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