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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, I completed the SQE prior to gaining my tc and no firm I applied to held it against me. In fact my firm gave me a much earlier start date than the one I applied for because I had completed it and was ready to start!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey, I was the same as you, could only apply to DTC’s whilst doing the SQE and only made it to one AC. However this cycle I went back to vac schemes only and got 5 AC’s, 3 schemes and a TC. So it definitely gets better and remember DTC apps are harder for a reason!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi does anyone know if the AS Sky Work experience is paid? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They give you the facts verbally and then ask the questions. They do give you time to think and makes notes before you answer!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In the email it says ‘congrats on reaching the next stage’ so I don’t think it’s automatic
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly I wouldn’t expect to hear back from them from for a while yet. Maybe mid March. Looking at past forums unless you’re one of the last to interview you could be waiting a good few weeks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They emailed yesterday late afternoon ish
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Lewis Silkin reserve list? Neither good nor bad
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    yeah thats what im thinking but im not sure
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    'As a firm, we operate across a number of sectors and specialisms, and offer sector-specific training contracts in each of our business services, health and marine groups.Which of our teams would you be most interested in completing a seat in and why?' for this question, are they asking about...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone have insight to the Sidley AC interview? I understand it’s in-tray discussing with a partner but seeing the interview is an hour do they ask other interview questions? Motivational? Competency? Technical? Thank you. Can provide AC insight for Skadden, Milbank and Travers.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Same, and I had resilience, growth and personal responsibility as my good ones. Not sure how to feel
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    hi, thanks for this! was it like an amberjack-style assessment? and are you recorded during it? bc id like to do it in bed with my pyjamas ahaha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, im currently working on an application and one of the questions is as follows: 'In a recent survey, our clients scored us higher for collaboration and enterprising solutions than any other law firm they’ve used. To achieve this, our lawyers have needed to demonstrate more than just legal...
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