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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    There isn't an additional question - the form is just a registration form to get the link rather than a formal application. I attended a similar event earlier this year and it was the same process
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I emailed the grad rec and this was their reply: "Thank you for your email and interest in pursuing a vacation scheme at Weil. We are experiencing some technical issues with our ATS at the moment, but the role be live asap. Please do keep checking our website."
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think you could discuss why a practice area interests you, and then discuss why Akin in particular would be an ideal firm to explore that area. You could discuss Funds again but just be cautious of repeating anything that you've already mentioned in the other question
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone been able to access Weil's vac scheme application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Please tell us something that not many people know about you. (max 250 words) - any advice on how to answer this? Especially as they've given 250 words and I'm unsure how to make the most of it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HL's application window runs from 1 September 2025-31 August 2026, so you should be eligible to reapply!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! I'm a campus ambassador for HL so I thought I'd share what they said about their recruitment process, as they've changed it recently. The first stage will be your online application and a critical reasoning assessment. After these are screened, if they want to progress you to the second...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just got an invite to Jones Day's AC! Any advice for the AC would be greatly appreciated - I've been told that it involves a group exercise and a one-to-one discussion with senior lawyers
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, it’s automatic, I believe they send out in batches
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, they mentioned that they don’t have any written questions this year iirc
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes please, any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just got an invite for Sidley's HR interview! I applied on August 24
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It's an online situational judgement and strength assessment - Cappfinity test with some elements of SJT and SPAG/Proofreading exercises. No WG
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    - 650 word cover letter - Online situational judgement and strength assessment - Cappfinity test with some elements of SJT and SPAG/Proofreading exercises. No WG - 1st stage interview with Graduate Recruitment - 2x 2nd stage interviews with partners and associates (competency based interview and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I got a Jones Day interview, so I thought I'd share my approach. I listed 3 qualities that I thought would be necessary as a Jones Day trainee - some things were generic, like analytical skills, as every trainee at any firm will need that, but some were more tailored. For instance, Jones...

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