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    We Are Four Trainees at Shearman & Sterling LLP. Ask Us Anything!

    Hi guys, Thanks for your input on here - it is super helpful. I was wondering how you would differentiate the culture at Shearman from other US firms you looked at/applied to? Many thanks, S
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I am wondering the same thing, having trawled through previous forums it would seem that the answer in 2020/21 was, as below: p.s. I wonder if @Jessica Booker may be able to shed some light on what they expect - thanks in advance :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry to hear this, which scheme was this for/when did you apply?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I got through to the final interview for a firm I really like around July sort of time for their direct TC, they encouraged me to apply again in the feedback call. I am wondering whether my application from the previous app needs to be substantially amended, I would understand why it would if...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I was told to PFO by two birds, the firm that is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Could you not possibly ask the firm whether you could change the source of the reference, due to this unforeseen circumstance, and contact a former tutor at the university you did your undergrad at?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has the Debevoise open day been and gone? The link on their website doesn't work...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you for the clarification. That's weird, I have it noted on my spreadsheet that they are rolling, oops.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from Skadden or Akin Gump?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    From my understanding, it indicates that they have reviewed your app and should your reference be up to standard, you'll be invited to interview!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have a Spring Vacation scheme over two weeks organised with a firm, I have since found a paralegal opportunity at the same firm, which I have applied for. If hypothetically I was to secure the paralegal role at the same firm, would they let me do the vacation scheme as part of my work? Not...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Dib312 Ditto, I was successful in securing a vac scheme with NRF, using this same structure. As thirdtimelucky says, why commercial law/law helps to set the scene, in what is a generous word count you are given for the NRF cover letter. Good luck!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks! Great - that's the firm I am interviewing with for summer VS!
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    Simmons and simmons blended assessment

    10 days from the day after the invite - so a while!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have an interview coming up next week for a firm that has a 'forage virtual experience', would it be frowned upon by the firm to have not completed said experience?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    500 I think, well it is on Direct TC app, may be diff on VS.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Broadly? Or is there a particular aspect you would like to hone in on? Also, what level of knowledge do you already have? PM me and I can link you to some great resources regarding PE!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Raise a query on the hub maybe?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you Jessica!

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