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📅 2025–26 Applications: Vacation Schemes, Open Days & Training Contracts
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vera.mekhonoshina reacted to neverdidiever's post in the thread TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5 with
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I never thought the day would come that I’d write this message on TCLA. But I have just received a direct training contract from White &... -
vera.mekhonoshina replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Yes! You would want to focus on your positions of responsibility in university societies, volunteering, sports or other hobbies :)
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vera.mekhonoshina replied to the thread Insight Days taking place *after* applications close for winter vac?.Hey, Thank you for asking this question - I am sure that a lot of applicants face the same dilemma. The choice between applying to...
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vera.mekhonoshina replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.I would definitely mention them! You don't have to make a separate entry for each open day - you can group all of them under one entry...
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vera.mekhonoshina replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.This would depend on whether a particular practice area is part of your genuine motivations for commercial law! I don't think I...
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vera.mekhonoshina replied to the thread 1st year student with poor results.Hi @EmaanAraZaidi, Thank you for opening up about your experiences - I can't imagine how hard it must have been to sit exams while...
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vera.mekhonoshina reacted to dm_corporate's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
I would personally say a commercial mindset is more appropriate as a skill (although don't quote me on this as I don't know if the...
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vera.mekhonoshina replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Hi @londonlawyer, Great question! I would not overthink it too much. I'd consider curiosity a skill because it requires the ability to...
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vera.mekhonoshina reacted to Bhavana's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Hogan Lovells says, "Our current application window runs from 1 September 2025-31 August 2026." So I assume that 1 Sep 2024 - 31 August...
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vera.mekhonoshina reacted to tenibankoleolusina's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Hi there! Events attended in any cycle would be acceptable. I'm also pretty sure that Hogan Lovells say if you apply for Lift Off, your...
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vera.mekhonoshina replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Good question! I'd say that the rule of thumb is to only shorten the firm's name if you can see that specific abbreviation on the firm's...
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vera.mekhonoshina reacted to Lawstudent1011's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
I'm confused about this too. Is it talking about extracurricular activities maybe?
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vera.mekhonoshina replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Hey, One thing I'll recommend here is using simple language and being very concise. Open Day applications are usually relatively short...
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vera.mekhonoshina reacted to ZNadeem's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Hi! They’re looking for extra-curricular activities, hobbies, volunteering, or other experiences that helped you develop relevant skills.
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vera.mekhonoshina replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Hi @lawstudent2, I'd say so - I would focus on positions of responsibility at university societies and any hobbies or volunteering...