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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Any news from Ropes today? I think last year they sent out AC invites the very next day after the first batch of PFOs but I'm not sure
No! We aren't even sure if ACs have actually been sent, I flagged this issue with @Jaysen . Also the 2nd WG batch has their deadline in 2 days, so I would stick to the facts for now and wait. People got AC invites on 28 February last year, I wouldn't assume anything just yet.
Edging on my seat too
I think multiple people have received AC invites? Why are you not taking their word for it?
Some people have gotten ACs post WG, but then again Orrick sent several batches of WGs, so it’s a possibility they’ll send a few batches of ACs too.
I received the WG from the first batch and haven’t heard anything yet. I’m awful at the WG so I wasn’t exactly expecting much different lmao.
I received the WG from the first batch and haven’t heard anything yet. I’m awful at the WG so I wasn’t exactly expecting much different lmao.
Because the user claiming they got an AC yesterday evening had lied to me in PM and tried to mislead me about the WG before I took it (they literally told me that Orrick’s WG doesn’t have an Assumptions section and that once you do a section you can’t go back to check it - all lies as I found out when I took the actual test). Unsurprisingly, I have a hard time believing they’re legit.
Just trying to keep the forum honest and transparent
We found another scammer last month that misled people about Reed Smith, and Jaysen removed them from the forum. It’s not about my feelings but the point of TCLA - which is to help candidates, not get them worried unnecessarily.Correction: there as another alleged AC but not posted directly by the receiver. I’d rather not take these for granted, its hearsay at best.
Exactly, how could Orrick have sent all AC invites if not everyone has completed the WG yet anyways? Just trying to keep people (and myself) sane
I don't know if there's anything to this, but I read a post where someone said they got a VS offer from RPC the day after their AC end of January which confused me as in the AC they told us they weren't getting back to us until around 23 February and there were still multiple AC cohorts to go over the next weeks. Had me utterly baffled.Because the user claiming they got an AC yesterday evening had lied to me in PM and tried to mislead me about the WG before I took it (they literally told me that Orrick’s WG doesn’t have an Assumptions section and that once you do a section you can’t go back to check it - all lies as I found out when I took the actual test). Unsurprisingly, I have a hard time believing they’re legit.
Just trying to keep the forum honest and transparent
Correction: there as another alleged AC but not posted directly by the receiver. I’d rather not take these for granted, its hearsay at best.
WBD pfo post TI and Ropes pfo.
I applied on the deadline, got my V&E VI on 27 jan and AC invite on 11 Feb, think they sent out a batch of PFOs last wed
Unfortunately a lot of firms are not 100% honest about when they get back after AC, especially because they don’t want people to worry and chase them.
But also maybe that person had another offer, and therefore asked RPC to get back to them early. You really can’t read into much.
Literally we know which one should be removed next, don't reply to any message to particular people for being delusional. Pointing out to one person when somebody said 'multiple' is clearly ignorant. Should I share more evidences, here is another ppl who claimed a connection who received an invite. https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2025-26.9717/post-248613
Sometimes timeline is changed, so last year is irrelevant to be benchmarked, I am triggered to use capslock by the tone he wrote, but I remember being a lawyer should be good at EI too, not just at WG 😌 treat it like giving an advice to a client who disbelieve the outcome of a court
Hey!
I would choose something that is specific and manageable (i.e. not "solve climate change" in the abstract). Picking one focused aspect (such as improving access to education in disadvantaged areas or increasing access to justice) makes your answer specific and credible. Then, I would structure it clearly - perhaps along the lines of:
- Introduction: define exactly what you would improve and why it matters
- Significance: explain the wider impact of making this change - this could be social, economic, legal, etc.
- Steps: outline the practical steps that it would involve. Would there need to be policy reform, funding, technology?
- Benefits: who gains from this change, and how do they benefit?
- Challenges: it is also important to be realistic and show that you understand the challenges you would encounter, as well as how you would manage them.
I would pick something that you genuinely care about, as it is likely you'll find it easier to write passionately about (which will make it more convincing!). Best of luck
the offer is reall😭they also said the same thing during my ac that’s y I didn’t want to post at first. but i saw someone desperately asking so i decided to ans yst
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