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  1. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did my job sim in mid September and haven’t heard
  2. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks. How would I approach the other question about a personal experience?
  3. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks
  4. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it not worth applying then or are these TIs just for London?
  5. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know this is a bit old but I was having a look at DLA's questions. Would you say that the article for Q2 has to refer to a specific sector or can I pick any article and discuss an industry trend?
  6. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I took a look and from what I can see, Skadden has a smaller cohort than Latham and offers slightly more broad work than Kirkland who are more PE-heavy
  7. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They took 3 months last yr
  8. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Me too
  9. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just got a reserve list spot
  10. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nope and I did the job sim mid september
  11. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I still haven’t had the holding email weirdly enough.
  12. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    See you on Tuesday !!!
  13. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes this week? I applied late august and while others who applied have received rejections or AC's after the second stage, I have received nothing. Anyone have any further info/speculation?
  14. A worried paralegal

    Macfarlanes - Summer Vacation Scheme 2026

    It got shortened this year
  15. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did mine before then, interesting
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