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Summer direct TC application window

ComplianceChange

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Hey guys,

Who is ready and motivated to start applying for these direct TCs?

I have received a barrage of rejections this season and I'm now getting my research started on the firms I'd like to apply to for the summer deadlines.

Does anyone have a list of firms that have an application window for the summer but don't actually recruit through it (for example Skadden).
 
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Lumree

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    Hey guys,

    Who is ready and motivated to start applying for these direct TCs?

    I have received a barrage of rejections this season and I'm now getting my research started on the firms I'd like to apply to for the summer deadlines.

    Does anyone have a list of firms that have an application window for the summer but don't actually recruit through it (for example Skadden).

    Firms I know that recruit solely through VS:
    CMS
    Simmons & Simmons
     

    Dheepa

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    Hey guys, if you haven't already, check this list out


    I also think in general US firms tend to be the least likely to recruit from direct TC. Many only look at direct TC apps if someone from the VS has turned down the firm's offer
     
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