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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys, does anyone know when we are expected to hear from TCLA x Willkie open day? I literally can't buy my plane tickets (prices rising by the hour) and plan my next month till I get a response... It was supposed to be out today, right? @WillkieGemma , would you have any insight/direction?
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Kindly requesting access, thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you require permission or a visa to work in the office location(s) you are applying to? As an international student, how realistic and/or beneficial is it for me to press No on every single one of these questionnaires, even for the larger firms that are happy to offer sponsorships, given...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys! Need word of advice here, how's the experience applying for the Mayer Brown Vac Scheme vs Direct TC, specifically: Are the TC applications also rolling? Is the application process any different? What's the split for vac scheme vs direct TC hires? 80/20 better/worse? Is it really that...
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    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Hey @Jaysen ! Given that Ram has gone on to more grand things in life, should we expect this table to be updated or is this the final version forum members experience? Thanks in advance!
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    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    How do we know if the list has been updated? Would there be a message in this chat notifying members of changes?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys! Looking for confirmation of whether my profile would be strong enough for Direct TC applications. The last 2 I submitted (July 2025, officially still penultimate admittedly) came out with first-stage rejections as I am left to wonder whether that was due to luck, poor profile or poor...

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