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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m really sorry about this. Doesn’t mean you won’t end up somewhere even better. Onwards and upwards.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bird & Bird PFO after a VI — but fortunately received the CC VI immediately afterwards.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m finding it so interesting how on all of the Capfinity/Amberjack/timed virtual interview style applications I’m not advancing despite good scores. Meanwhile on the traditional style applications where I’m able to freely write about my work experience, competencies, and interview with actual...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If you pass the WG they read your written application. Then, if they like that they will proceed you to a 3 question VI with the AC as the last step after that.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I got an interview for TC last week, and in the Cover Letter, I signed my name at the bottom. I hope that helps you.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Agreed. It was such a good interview experience. Relaxed, fair, and conversational.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sidley Austin WVS PFO after application sent 87 days ago! LOL.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Makes sense! Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anyone else receive an application update from Macfarlanes saying your application is under consideration but we’re still reviewing other applications. Does it mean I’m on a standby list? Or that they haven’t gotten to mine yet? Anyone have experience with this type of message?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just finished the Freshfields stage 2. I thought it was very fair and interesting. Lots of VIs.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same! Where are you doing your semi final? I picked Skadden.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I I applied for HL Lift Off on 26 September and received the first stage assessment on 14 October. Hope that helps.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    True. It also said Congratulations so perhaps the application and WG is ✅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same! Is this selective?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'll be doing my VI this week. To answer your question, truthfully, yes, I had the opportunity to attend two events and did mention the name of a person whom I had met and spoken with at the firm. That being said, I don't think it will make my application any better on its own. I think the key...
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