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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Am sorry to hear that and know what you mean. Some firms need to write their emails better as it can be emotionally draining hearing words like that so I feel your pain. It is like I would rather be ghosted than hearing evil words like those. Don't worry too much about it and there is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for your kind words appreciate it and I know how you and others feel as I had been rejected from them before even after strong application. But I guess some firms have to be ruthless in their application process. Also I will say that I have met Skadden grad rec in person and he seems...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Seeing a lot of Skadden pfo. I did not apply for them but know how devasting the rejection can be. Skadden have missed out on a great candidate so don't let that silly PFO affect you and you might get a VS at their competitor so think of it as it is their loss. Skadden pfo you will forget...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I say trainee Alex Malcolm or sometimes say trainee David. I think if you attended an event you can just say listening to or speaking to Rahul at event X as firms know which trainees volunteered for which of their events.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is really helpful thank you. I have noticed some law firms have made a private capital and a private credit practice to help with this issue. Thank you for tagging the previous posts it is really helpful.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yh ikr law firms are playing with our minds or they are trying to get less apps.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone applying for Weil this is of HIGH IMPORTANCE TO YOU!!!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you can't then it must be a good thing. I have noticed some law firms are not asking for module grades as they are trying to be more inclusive with their application process. I have asked a few firms and some of them do not look at your grades or your name or your degree grade and do not...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you and appreciate and yh I get you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Eversheds pfo maybe because I tried to use AI.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you this is really helpful and so insightful @Ram Sabaratnam The bit about high profile disputes is an interesting point and never thought about that. I will look into that and do more research into it. It is great to see your detailed commercial awareness and love your detailed responses.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yh was thinking that also maybe as Trump wants to help businesses grow.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you this us really helpful. Thank you for this and yes that is a good poi8nt. Also I could discuss what is happening in the US and whether that could affect this whether Trump will raise interest rates.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Would love thoughts on this - A commercial issue for Weil app am thinking of talking about the rise of private credit. This is a commercial issue that affects asset management and PE firms for alternative forms of financing through private credit. My issue is will this still be relevant as...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Guys I feel you as my friend applied and got the test invite but another friend got rejected. I feel their application was stupid like you only submit your grades and your work experience and on that basis you get a PFO. I feel that is stupid like how can you reject a person based on their lack...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think Paul Weiss will receive record numbers this year.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Job test prep boosted my score for Links from 2 percentile to 60 percentile and helped me reach DLA VI.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My personal opinion is job test prep and TCLA course are better and more helpful than assessment day.

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