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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone have any advice on Milbank and Mayer Brown online tests? What to expect and how to prep 🙏🏾
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi everyone, I'm planning to reapply to a firm where I made it through the initial stage last year. They've kept the application questions the same, and my motivations for applying haven’t really changed. Should I reuse some of my previous answers, or would that hurt my chances? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Andrei Radu, I just secured a VS and was wondering if you have any additional advice on how to maximise the chances of converting my VS into a TC? I am currently completing the course on ‘How to convert your VS’ on TCLA, but would be very grateful for any additional advice/guidance/points...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did they mention when people should expect to hear back re. WVS?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Any advice for Morgan Lewis TI? Much appreciated :)

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