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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I had the same issue last year and I even used a profession that has skills similar to solicitor and still didn’t get through.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    And to add to this, last year I got a vac scheme and wasn’t even offered a TC interview and this year so far it has been straight rejections after tests and paper app stage. It is so defeating but jokes aside, we’re all in it together.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Covington PFO…that was my strongest application. 🫠
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    But has anyone actually heard back for an AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    PFO from both Ashurst and Freshfields today, I’m on fire 😮‍💨
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from covington?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from CMS post WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    the second to last Milbank question really caught me off guard, PFO incoming.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If it is any help, if you click on the Get Help button at the end of the invite email and click participant in the website it is all about VIs….
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    it's in the CMS TC webpage showing the stages of an app.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, I've been taking the CMS practice test for WG to prep for the real thing and I keep scoring at 55%. Any tips or resources specifically for Drawing Conclusions and Evaluating Assumptions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Wednesday!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone heard from Milbank post-submission (confirmation of application receipt aside)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    when filling in the work experience section, do people add their uni stuff like treasurer for tennis club etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from Ashurst or NRF post test reports?
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