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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Afraz Akhtar and others - what would you say are the biggest opportunities and challenges for the legal sector and/or businesses in 2026?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, I submitted the app a few minutes before the deadline
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Kirkland VI!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did the Hogan Lovells first stage test at the beginning of November and I have still not heard back. Is it definitely a PFO at this stage? - I can see some people got a message within an hour that they have passed the first stage which I still haven’t got.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I completed the Ashurst online test today but I have not received an email confirmation that I have completed the test. Also, I pressed on the like again and it allows to register and do the test again even though I have already completed it. Have others got an email confirmation when they...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the Pinsent Masons London scheme closed? - Their website shows the scheme as closed but according to other websites, it should still be open
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did my VI on Wednesday and haven’t heard back yet. I can’t see that anyone in the forum has heard back yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have insights into the Mayer Brown online assessment, particularly regarding the video interview (VI) questions that are part of the assessment? Specifically, do they provide unlimited preparation time for the VI questions, or is there a time limit? Additionally, I would appreciate...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it worth applying to Dechert WVS now (my application is ready) as they recruit on a rolling basis and the deadline is the 17/10 or should I just apply for spring/summer? - anyone have any idea of how seriously they their rolling recruitment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I submitted my HSF Kramer application, and as soon as I submitted it I realised that in one of responses to the application question, I consistently refer to the firm as just "HSF." I honestly have no idea how I missed that, and I’m really gutted about it especially as I think the rest of my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, prep time was unlimited when I did mine in Dec. Good luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am thinking of applying as well but it’s not clear whether successful applicants will be considered for their TC. Their website is unclear and just frames it as work experience.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Praying and hoping that we hear from Latham today (post spring app and test) although I know realistically it will be a PFO at this point
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have an upcoming AC and just wanted to see if there are any commercial topics/ news stories that I should be aware of and any any that has come up in others ACs/ others have mentioned in their ACs. Thank you very much in advance!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have an upcoming AC with Reed Smith and would really appreciate it if someone that has done the AC can provide any insight or advice. I have been rejected from the ACs that I have done this cycle and this is my last chance this cycle. This is my fourth year applying and I really do not want to...
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