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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long do DLA Piper and CMS take to get back to candidates with VI invites, did DLA well over a fortnight ago, and CMS three days ago. edit: did DLA and CMS WG Tests.
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    Latham & Watkins online assessment

    Thanks Axel :)
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    Latham & Watkins online assessment

    Is the Latham VI question at the end always a competency-based question?
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma, no worries, I understand! :)
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma, Just wondering if there are any ways you'd recommend applicants can prepare for the written exercise, apart from reading the FT or business pages of a broadsheet. Also, is the written exercise purely commercial, or does it have legal elements as well? Thanks in advance!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Through conversation with the firm, or from previous experience, does anyone know when we should expect to hear back from Linklaters?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I understand how demoralising it can be, but I wouldn't recommend making a hasty decision to rule out applying to MC firms based solely on this experience. Here's why... I graduated in 2019, recently completed the PGDL, and am a career changer. I don't believe MC firms overwhelmingly prefer...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Took around 10-14 days for me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    wiki: 'Historical figure is a person who lived in the past and whose deeds exerted a significant impact on other people’s lives and consciousness. These figures are attributed with certain features that are a compilation of the actual values they proclaimed and the manner they were perceived by...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did Taylor Wessing really have to come up with their own Watson Glaser test :rolleyes:
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Bath as well, if they are still not Russell, they weren't when I was at uni.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That may be a good idea, I would give them a bit of time though - as it has only been 5 weeks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @axelbeugre, does Goodwin offer a restructuring seat? Their website says the London office has restructuring lawyers and capabilities in this area. However, chambers state otherwise. Thanks in advance
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For me, its middle of the range I'd say. Large to me would be 50 plus and small would be anything from 2-15.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Around a week to 10 days. I don't have the email anymore, but it was definitely between that range.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Also received a Willkie written exercise invite, any tips would be greatly appreciated! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Oh nice, thanks! I didn't receive the automatic email - so had to email them to ask if I had passed. Is there any other relevant info in this email?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone have any idea when CC will start sending out VI invites?

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