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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much this helps a lot !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I am looking at Farrer & Co and this is the last question I have to draft. However, I am not sure how to interpret it. I would really appreciate if anyone gave me some guidance. I did not know if I should address position of responsibilities/hobbies and the skills or if this was more aimed...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi there is a thread on the forum about where firms recruit from. It does not have all the firms but does give a good idea of firms that consider DTC or only hire DTC applicants.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi just wanted to say that I have seen how amazing you have been doing so far with applications and I am sure you will have great results soon !!
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    How many cycles before giving up?

    Hi, I personally know a friend who got a training contract after 5 cycles ! If you got an AC it's proof you have what it takes !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the following question for HFW: Please identify an issue currently in the mainstream media and explain how this is likely to impact the clients that HFW represents and the type of work that the firm undertakes. 350w What type of issue should be...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    At an online event they said it is very quick if you don't have adjustements. From eprsonal experience it took a week because they were organising my adjustements.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mishcon 's test was horrible! I kept missing some typing mistakes because I could not see my answers well and I even sent a few with typos by mistake because it sent them when I was still correcting my parapgraphs 😭 Basically spent two hours typing just to purely expect a PFO....
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I personally never disclosed the full list but usually mentionned firms who had similarities. This was not a problem to obtain a VS (they never asked again) so I don't think it would be an issue for a TC either.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, the VI Questions did not seem very weird so I would not do more prep than what you usually do for a VI ;) Good luck !
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi would the people who have received an invite for an interview with Travers Smith be happy to share when they apply? In any case congratulations !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Does anyone know if the WG is selective this year for DLA Piper?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied on the 29th so it's been a while... someone said they got it yesterday so assuming I didn't make the cut.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Did people recently receive the WGT for Bird & Bird? Trying to see if I still have a chance.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I have a short presentation to prepare for an interview (I don't know the details of the topic yet). I was wondering if anyone had some advice as this is my first time doing this type of assessment.
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