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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hii, congrats to everyone with CRS VI offers for the London office. Could people please clarify when they applied? I applied on the deadline day but feel like it will be a PFO :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats!!! When did this come through?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do we think Weil have given out all AC invites and for the rest post-VI will be a PFO?
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma, Are you able to disclose how many people have made it through to the written exercise? No worries if not :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you. My questions were mainly just on the structure of a bogstandard due diligence so I don't think it was necessarily 'dissecting much.' Like I don't know whether it is appropriate to include news stories and just need a yes or no haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I hope everyone is well. I had a few questions about written exercises related to performing due diligence on a target company during an acquisition and would be grateful for any insight. 1) Is the typical structure focused on identifying risks and then providing solutions? 2) Is it wise...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just started my CRS research and now I really like the firm lol... lets hope I can write a good enough application in a night
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just sent off my application for Sidley... is this going to put me at a disadvantage?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Genuine question is there much nepotism in VS/TC applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Could anyone recommend any good resources for researching Addleshaw Goddard? I did not manage to attend any events hosted by them so if anyone knows where to find recordings of any or is willing to share notes I would be super grateful :)
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma, do you anticipate that you may take longer than 15 working days to get back to video interviews due to a busier workload? Also, do you look for consistency across all 4 of the questions or if there was one really strong answer, for example, would that compensate for a weaker answer? I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Could anyone recommend any good resources for researching Addleshaw Goddard? I did not manage to attend any events hosted by them so if anyone knows where to find recordings of any or is willing to share notes I would be super grateful :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any examples of Willkie PE deals/ where to find info on this?
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    With the VI do you want us to relate every question back to Willkie and commercial law in some way?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for your reply :) I'm just struggling because I have mentioned a lot of my other achievements and positions of responsibility in the other two application questions and so do not want to repeat myself. Anyone have any advice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Could attending a competitive open day go under this: Please tell us about your achievements and positions of responsibility. (500 words)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Another TW cover letter question: do I have to do a little intro (I'm applying to the SVS... I'm a penultimate year student...)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Some potentially stupid questions about the TW cover letter: Who is it addressed to? Do I need to put my address and the firm's address?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    yes... tempted to give up on the application because why is it basically 2000 words

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