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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from Freshfields after the second online assessment for the direct TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from Jones Day about their WVS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any tips for preparing for interviews. I have one next week but I'm blank - not sure what to do, what to prepare.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anybody heard back from sidley austin? I applied in the first week of August but I have heard nothing.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How would you guys suggest structuring the work experience paragraphs of an application. I struggle to write 250 words about my role working in a store or about a mini pupillage. Do I need to address how that work experience is relevant to the firm or to corporate law? Does it look bad if I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do firms know if you have completed their forage work experience? Is it useful to complete them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    faegre drinker PFO - that's the last of the cycle - see you all next year! Starting the GDL at ULaw in London next year self funded with the hope of getting a winter vac scheme.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    after a string of rejections I have decided to self-fund the PGDL/MA Law conversion course next year. Can anybody advise on the structure of these courses at ULaw in London? If I am to land vac schemes in the winter/spring/summer break how would that line up with the class schedules? Half the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    do spots not fill up though? especially in london

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