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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I wrote 2 alternative careers if I were not pursuing law. First was my personal conviction seeing my grandpa went to politics. Second is the career I've built since at University and now in business. I mentioned that I diverted from them because of nepotism and my boss dragged me to pub, went to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think there's max cap on it. Usually £150, maybe those who said full subsidized were traveling domestically, so the whole cost is covered. If you're abroad outside of Europe in particular, it just barely cover maybe just a quarter or third of your economy flight. When did you apply and got...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you Andrei. Again, you bring so much confidence for anyone on this forum to get through any concernment.
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    That's decent score tbh. Simmons take hollistic approach. The VI also counts and weighted more...

    That's decent score tbh. Simmons take hollistic approach. The VI also counts and weighted more than the pillars. Good luck
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For For Simmons yes, it's above average, but for others with 4-5 pillars is a deficient score.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not too late I just submitted it an hour ago to avoid technical issues during peak hours of closing date. Also, the heavy rain here could experience some blackout, so keep in mind.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Wait, what?? S&M PFO at 12/12. Are you from the future? 👽🤯
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I meant I want to highlight restructuring and insolvency in the second question as it resonates to my background from emerging market where the issues become hot right now. I cited an article from Financial Times to strengthen my point as well as link it back to the recent deal and my work exp...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For Kirkland & Ellis, the second question is asking about what news stories that captivated me which relevant to the firm's client. I pick Restructuring & Insolvency, but considering the third question ask "Why do you want to be a trainee solicitor in a transactional focused firm?" Made me...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey Yu-Gi-Oh is a strategic game, I don't think I'd lose as I have played that game occasionally just because it needs stronger connection so I can't play it like others 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It really depends on what kind of games. I supposed men tend to do better because they play kind of games that requires memorisation, pattern, etc. women usually play games like the sims, city simulator, etc. I knew this is just stereotype, but I've seen women e-sport players too, but quite rare...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Someone who passed just told you he doesn't add the module breakdown. I suppose it would be similar to Gowling as they weighted more on test, not hollistic approach. I attended their open day too so can confirm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    2 days? the app has closed for over a week for non law. If you're law the wait time would be longer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Obv not, they look again to your profile and essays, and benchmarking yours with others hollistically.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I saw you topped this week's tally. Congrats! 🤴🏻
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