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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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I also got the rejection. I don’t think it was our application it think they were too lazy to progress anymore people. I did an audit and tax internship this summer and one of their main focuses is tax. I’ve passed initial app review, WG and VI every year I’ve applied.
Plenty of other firms out there keep your heads up.
Yeah not to sound big headed but I agree completely. Also always been progressed. Should have applied Manchester ffs
Any other AC invites or updates from Reed Smith. Sorry for the weekly spam.
To those who applied to Clyde & Co, is the online assessment not automatic? I submitted my app a few days ago and still haven't received it
has anyone who submitted the HSF Kramer test over the weekend heard back?
I applied to Bird & Bird last week (left it too late probs I know) and still haven't been sent the WG? Does anyone know why this might be/experienced the same?
If anyone has insights on the Hogan 2nd test/VI, I'd really appreciate it! I can trade insights for Weil, Mayer Brown, Simmons, Bird & Bird, Macfarlanes 
wait lol just wondered if you knew about the bird & bird WG as in when you get sent it?If anyone has insights on the Hogan 2nd test/VI, I'd really appreciate it! I can trade insights for Weil, Mayer Brown, Simmons, Bird & Bird, Macfarlanes
Hi, if you wouldn’t mind, could you share your insights on Mayer Brown? I haven’t applied to Hogan Lovells, otherwise I would certainly have offered anything relevant in return.If anyone has insights on the Hogan 2nd test/VI, I'd really appreciate it! I can trade insights for Weil, Mayer Brown, Simmons, Bird & Bird, Macfarlanes
As far as I'm aware Bird and Bird WG is not automatic, it's after application review, I got sent it about 2 weeks after applying.
Random question, but can someone give Insights into the common softwares used by the global law firms for case management an etc etc?
I would like ti familiarise myself with them before any AC.
@Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
I would like ti familiarise myself with them before any AC.
@Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
For the Reed Smith application, is it advisable to enter work experience in prose?
@Abbie Whitlock would love your insight on this well.
@Abbie Whitlock would love your insight on this well.
Anyone receive a similar email from Sullivan and Cromwell, not too sure how to take it
'we would like to place your application on hold. We will consider your application again in the coming weeks'
'we would like to place your application on hold. We will consider your application again in the coming weeks'
HSF Kramer passed benchmark. Excellent in Delivery in outcomes, high in technical expertise and moderate in 4. Submitted app on deadline day!
NGL not soo excited as it could gives a false hope vibes like CC loolll
NGL not soo excited as it could gives a false hope vibes like CC loolll
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