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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I filled in the reasonable adjustment Microsoft forms for FF stage 2 test because I forgot that I’d already asked for adjustments on my initial application form. Should I still wait for grad rec to contact me before doing the test or should I do it anyway and hope that the adjustments I...- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
How long do JD usually take to inform you if your application has progressed to interview stage?- whywhy88
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Freshfields stage 2 invite! Did the first test a month ago so was expecting a PFO haha. If anyone has any insights they’d be happy to share I’d be incredibly grateful!- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I have seen a few posts about Jones Day AC invites. Are these for the spring or summer scheme? Applied for spring yesterday and am thinking it might have been a better idea to apply for summer if people are already getting AC invites for spring...- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Safe to assume PFO from freshfields if I haven't heard back post-stage 1 test and it's been three weeks? 😅- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you so much Abbie this is super helpful!!- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
@Abbie Whitlock I wonder if you could give me some advice on one of the CC application questions. It asks ‘what are your motivations for applying to Clifford Chance?’. How much of my answer should be dedicated to the firm itself? Should I also include ‘why commercial law’ within my answer? Thank...- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
That’s great to hear, thank you so much for sharing!- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Is anyone aware of what the benchmark is for Links WG? Did the test for spring VS the other day and emailed grad rec for my score, turns out im in the 57% percentile but I scored 30/40. Is this too low?- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
250 each- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
It was SJT style multiple choice with two written questions at the end- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I did it last Sunday :)- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Milbank stage 2 invitation! Seems selective given the email says ‘your application has been shortlisted for the next stage of the process’. Thought I did awfully at the first test so am quite surprised 😂- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Any hope for PW WVS sending another batch of interview invites or is it safe to assume pfo?- whywhy88
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yeah but I forgot to save it so have no idea what my strengths and weaknesses were 🙃- whywhy88
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