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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey congrats!! Can i ask when you did WG?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any AC offers or PFOs post VI for CMS (London DTC)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats!! did you get the link to the assessment? I got the email from Grad Rec but didn’t receive the link from the provider
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Abbie Whitlock I am not sure if you would know the answer, but any advice would be great. I started a new legal role (and have now been there over a month) after submitting an application over a month ago, and it’s been really strengthening my experience. Do you think it would be appropriate...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Have all TW (Spring) written exercise invites been sent out?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I got invited to do their test but I'm not sure if this is automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I started a new legal role (and have now been there an month) after submitting an application over a month ago, and it’s been really strengthening my experience. Do you think it would be appropriate to email graduate recruitment to update them on this, or could that come across negatively?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If an application has a (1) Why firm question and (2) question about one of their sectors of your choice, if I mention a primary reason for applying is based on a specific sector-strength in q (1), is it best to talk about that same sector in q (2) or does that make me seem a bit limited in my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ah okay thanks! I'm sure you'll hear soon!! It was for London Spring.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah i got it this afternoon. I applied on the deadline and the wording of the email is ambiguous so I can’t tell if it’s automatic
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anyone get a confirmation after doing Taylor Wessing’s test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if Dentons’ test is automatic?

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