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  1. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    congratulations! also when was your interview?
  2. captainhilts

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker would mooting count as "an outstanding personal achievement that added value to your academic environment"? Specifically, I have three concerns: 1. Is mooting "academic"? 2. Is it a personal achievement? 3. What is meant by "adding value"? Thank you!
  3. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    do debevoise recruit on a rolling basis?
  4. captainhilts

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker Would the current inflation levels equate to "an existing market development"?
  5. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Would the current energy crisis be a "business story" for the purposes of interviews/apps? @Jessica Booker
  6. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    what are personal qualities? are they things like analytical ability, ability to work under pressure? or is it things like honesty, a sense of humour and so forth? @Jessica Booker Thanks!
  7. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    is winning a moot an academic prize? how far back should one go when referring to prizes? and how much do firms take them into account @Jessica Booker
  8. captainhilts

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    for anyone that has had success/known someone with success @ slaughters, what do they mean by "good 2.1"?
  9. captainhilts

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is it okay to reuse a position of responsibility/extra-curricular in an application form after being unsuccessful last year (a lot of other sections of my app has changed though)
  10. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you very much for this insight @Jessica Booker ! In your opinion, then, what would be the best way, as a UK qualified lawyer, to permanently move to NY?
  11. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @James Carrabino @Jessica Booker Hypothetically, I were to be offered a TC at the end of summer at a US firm, would I be able to defer it for a year to do a masters? Also, if my masters is in the US, would I be able to ask said US firm to transfer to their New York office rather than return...
  12. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker, If I have vacation schemes over summer, would it be worth applying to TCs now? I have little legal work exp. currently, but many TC apps (S&M for instance) open in June and recruit on a rolling basis. Would it be sensible to wait and apply after my vac schemes? Or should I...
  13. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone heard back from shoosmiths?
  14. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone done the Shoosmiths VI ?
  15. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    has anyone received a partner interview for Kirkland yet?
  16. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    has anyone heard from K&E post AC?
  17. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I completed the AC at the firm I wanted to email. I haven't accepted the other offers yet; I want to make an informed decision
  18. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker is it worth emailing a firm who hasn't given you an offer yet that you have clashing offers elsewhere ? thanks
  19. captainhilts

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    lol i rang them yesterday and they said that they might not respond for another few weeks...it's been over a month since my AC - @Jessica Booker do you have any thoughts on this?

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