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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Reed Smith test invite automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    congratulations! when did you do the test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received any PFOs from Freshfields yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Zero idea tbh.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Weil test invite, was expecting a PFO as I submitted my application Oct 12.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any idea how long Davis Polk cover letter should be please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CC is so rude with their WG rejection email. Lol, no need to put it in all caps wth
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Fingers crossed and hoping for the best.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Around 2 weeks I think
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received Gibson PFO? I've seen few people progress to interview stage and offer, haven't been progressed but haven't received a PFO either, can they just put me out of my misery.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I actually just finished the Mishcon test and found it very enjoyable though long. It wasn't as bad as I was dreading. Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard back from Osborne Clarke post that bloody SHL test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Oh boy
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Also can someone confirm if there is time in between the chat and VI answers? e.g can I do the chats in PJs and have enough time to wear a shirt for the vI section?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any insights on Osborne Clarke's deductive reasoning test? Is it a WG?
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