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Recent content by htrizzy100

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anyone else having a problem with freshfields app - it only lets me input 3 classes per year in the education section??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard back from Slaughters?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if Latham does rolling apps for their Spring VS or if they at least look at apps before deadline but dont respond?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if you need to fill out the achievements section for each work exp on Linklaters written app? Doesn't really seem relevant to most work exp in the traditional sense. Also, why does it say 250 words for each section but only 1000 characters in job description section?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I wanted to apply for TC, having done one elite US VS last cycle and having other legal (high-street/commercial bar) and non-legal (finance) experience - but obviously I wish to maximise my chances of an offer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if its worth applying to A&O Shearman TC based on their intake numbers cos I can't seem to find info anywhere? Also, given its been a month since apps opened for winter VS - do you think its still worth applying?
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    Slaughter and May - reapplication?

    Hiya, do you have any advice on writing a successful CL as I always get rejected by Slaughters on written app stage? Any advice would be super helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone, not sure if its just me or that I get quite far through the app process for US firms but have never got past the written app stage for any MC firms? If anyone has any insight, it would be super helpful as I'm trying to turn my chances around!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't recently but they did say at interview feedback to not apply in the same cycle (which I am not) - Did you mention you had applied before because i'm considering not mentioning due to negative bias
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know/have experience with re-using written app content for a VS app of a firm they got to the final stage interview with last cycle? Thinking that if it got me to the end last time then surely it should be ok and get me cleared through the initial checks? Would love some thoughts on this
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if A&O WVS is rolling or not?
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    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Does anyone know if A&O WVS is rolling or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any insights for Akin AC? First time having to do a group exercise and proofreading so I'm not sure how exactly to prepare. Any tips would really help!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know how to answer the "what do you understand about what we do" question at a vac scheme interview (sidley) ? I'm a bit confused on how to address this point and where to get info for it @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu (if you have any insights too, please do share!)
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

    Hi guys, I wanted to know if anyone knew how to answer the "what do you understand about what we do" question (upcoming sidley interview) and I'm a bit lost on what it actually entails - and if it does include things like pay structure and firm goals - where do you find this info?
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