I seem to remember something about hearing back on the w/c 10th nov but idk if I'm making that up
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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I honestly wouldn’t say the questions are any of the above😭they’re not motivational whatsoever unfortunately - just how you would act in “crisis scenario”, so you really have to think on your feet!! You get 1 min prep time
Not sure as the information is unavailable online. I'm visiting the firm tomorrow, and shall ask and let you know!
It's competency related based on a given peculiar scenario. You really do have to think on your feet and there's a lot to read and prepare within 1 minute.
The issue here is the time limit rather than the questions themselves.
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"Good morning,
Thank you for your interest in A&O Shearman.
We would like to inform you that the Summer Vacation Scheme is open exclusively to penultimate-year university students. As you have already graduated, your application does not meet the eligibility criteria for this programme.
However, we are pleased to let you know that we have transferred your application to the appropriate Direct Training Contract route."😇 Get confused for the eligibility but still apply to VS... At least knowing that they are looking on apps now...
Thank you for your interest in A&O Shearman.
We would like to inform you that the Summer Vacation Scheme is open exclusively to penultimate-year university students. As you have already graduated, your application does not meet the eligibility criteria for this programme.
However, we are pleased to let you know that we have transferred your application to the appropriate Direct Training Contract route."😇 Get confused for the eligibility but still apply to VS... At least knowing that they are looking on apps now...
just received Sullivan pfo although the firm said they're non rolling 😢
Did anyone do the cooley venture capital webinar with legal cheek? I had notes I wanted to put in the application but I didn't save them!
anyone heard back from w&c post final interview for winter?
has anyone heard from Reed Smith after an invitation to their open day? The event is happening on Thursday but still haven't heard anything yet...
HORRID! is it 90 seconds to answer? Thank you for your help, their website is so unhelpful!
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