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❄ Winter vacation scheme deadlines are being announced for the year!
- Paul, Weiss (Opening Soon. Deadline: 28 September 2025)
- Sidley Austin (Open from 1 August 2025. Apply by 12 September 2025)
Our full thread launching this week. Stay tuned!
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BobThebIlly reacted to Chris Brown's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with
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Following my previous post, where I discussed my experience last application cycle and where I applied, this post is about application... -
BobThebIlly replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.Adding to this, I honestly think any questions you have can be answered on this free TCLA forum which doesn’t require a £40+ membership...
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BobThebIlly reacted to jojo23's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with ❌ Disagree.For those of you who subscribe to littlelaw- what do you guys think of the course he's released? Reckon its worth it?
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BobThebIlly reacted to Chris Brown's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with Like.
The majority of Winter VS applications open in mid Sept. I think A&O Shearman, Ashurst, NRF, Freshfields, Jones Day and Sidley Austin...
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BobThebIlly reacted to billyonthespeeddial's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with Like.
I applied to around 10 Winter and 10 Summer, and 5 or so direct TC :)
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BobThebIlly replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.Thanks for your reply — definitely reassuring. If you don’t mind my asking, how many winter vs summer VS did you apply to?
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BobThebIlly reacted to billyonthespeeddial's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with Like.
As someone who has done a winter and a summer scheme this year: No difference in terms of competition or chances of converting as a...
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BobThebIlly replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.Hey guys! I'm going into my final year and starting to think about vac scheme applications again. I'm a bit confused about how to...
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BobThebIlly reacted to Chris Brown's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with Love.
I’m happy to share I have accepted a TC offer from my dream US firm! This decision was the most difficult one I have had to make in my...
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BobThebIlly reacted to olaaelk's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with 🏆 Winner.Hi, I have received an interview invite with Perkins Coie for their vacation scheme. Does anyone have any tips on how I can prepare, as...
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BobThebIlly reacted to Chris Brown's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with 🏆 Winner.I think making mistakes is inevitable on a VS. It would defeat the purpose of a TC entirely if the firm expected otherwise. If someone...
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BobThebIlly replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.Hi guys, I have reached the interview stage for Perkins Coie’s VS. I would be so appreciative for any tips. From what I have been told...
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BobThebIlly reacted to FM302989's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with Like.
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BobThebIlly reacted to Amma Usman's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with Like.
You’re welcome. And this is a really good question. To start off with, there is no “correct” way to approach commercial awareness...
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BobThebIlly replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.Thanks Amma! One last thing — am I doing commercial awareness “correctly” by focussing on just PE and M&A? I haven’t looked at anything...