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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! for the W&C question, does it have to be a deal (in the transactional sense like m&a, debt finance etc)? or could it be a sovereign restructuring case? the latter isn't necessarily a deal so I'm not sure if that could work
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If so, would grad rec possibly give results for the online test? just so one can know what areas to work on since lots of firms are using similar tests this cycle
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ashurst PFOs likely at this point yes? It has been a while ahaha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Hogan's WG timed?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Amazingggggg, Congrats!! Do you mind me asking when you applied?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I see, thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    On this question, does 'beyond work and study' mean that I can't mention any paid roles like vac schemes or other internships (I did as a student)? or any part time work as well
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it still worth applying for HL WVS, as people are already receiving online test invites + the fact that it is rolling?
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    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Thank you for such a detailed response Ali! Oh wow, that's interesting! I just read about those tools in an article about the firm's achievements, and I had never heard anything like them before, so I was really intrigued...
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    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hi everyone! Thank you for being here and for answering all our questions. It is always very helpful to hear directly from associates and the graduate recruitment team. These are my questions: 1. Recently, I read that PW developed a Legal AI tool in partnership with Harvey AI. Was this...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    100% Also, as weird as this might sound, just don't take it too seriously. The reality is that all applicants, and trainees/associates etc, are just cogs in a corporate machine. Like a cog, if you don't meet the needs of the machine at any point, you will likely be replaced by someone who...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I completely get this, Thanks soo much for the help!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey everyone! Been here for the past few cycles, and I've never actually asked for help but I saw how everyone really encouraged each other last cycle so, here's to relying on community :) I'm having some challenges with planning my applications for this cycle. A little bit about me: Recent...
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    Applying for vacation schemes 2nd year grades

    Second year law at Russell Group Uni
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