Oh god the FF stage 2 exercise was hard....
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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I’ve completed Milbank a week ago but haven’t heard anything back. Im guessing I didn’t get to the next stage haha - they reviewed your written questions pretty fast tbf!
Does anyone have insight on Weil’s VI process? I can help with Jones Day’s AC, Gibson Dunn’s first-stage interview and AC, Dechert’s written exercise and AC, and White & Case’s VI and AC. VIs are the area I struggle with most, so any guidance on Weil’s approach would be hugely appreciated!!!
I just sent off an application to Freshfields' SVC but I searched through the forum and found that people have already been invited to the 2nd assessment. Be completely honest with me here, am I cooked?
I also was about to start an application for Hogan Lovells but I noticed they said they required an AAB at least for A levels, and I definitely do not have that lol. I do however attend a RG uni which is especially good for Law, and I had to take a foundation year before I could enter the Law School in order to compensate for my poor A levels. I got a 2:1 in my first year and I have solid experience, should I still apply?
I also was about to start an application for Hogan Lovells but I noticed they said they required an AAB at least for A levels, and I definitely do not have that lol. I do however attend a RG uni which is especially good for Law, and I had to take a foundation year before I could enter the Law School in order to compensate for my poor A levels. I got a 2:1 in my first year and I have solid experience, should I still apply?
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YESS, I attended their first-year scheme and was their campus ambassador. From my understanding they are a bit more flexible on A-levels (especially if you have mitigating circumstances), but I would email to confirm if you are still unsure
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The thing is, I don't have any mitigating circumstances for my A levels. I was just burnt out and didn't perform well because of it. It's just that when I started the application it said that I had to have AAB at a level, but I am projected to get a 2:1.YESS, I attended their first-year scheme and was their campus ambassador. From my understanding they are a bit more flexible on A-levels (especially if you have mitigating circumstances), but I would email to confirm if you are still unsure
Also, am I still cooked for Freshfields?
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On their website they said they could potentially close applications earlier than a deadline, if they allocate all of the places. They haven't done that yet, therefore you have all the chances!!
Could you ask when their scheme date is? It says TBC here and their website. Is it possible that they will cancel it like previous year?
Does Mischcon's chatbot include a VI or is it just that our camera is on throughout?
anyone who completed the Freshfields stage 2 assessment didn't receive a confirmation email? I did mine recently and didn't receive anything like a feedback report or submission confirmation. Really worried mine didn't go through!
I went to the open day and they said there’s a VI at the end but your not recorded throughout the whole process. There is a verification video tho but you can turn that off.
Yes, there is a very brief video question at the end. They say it is just for ID checking, but it will be reviewed by a human, not AI.
Haven’t gotten one aswell, I pressed on the link again and it said it’s completed so assuming it has been submitted
Wait. You mean the Mishcon VI question isn't an actual assessed question? In the sense that it's not motivational or competency based? I recall them saying something about it along the lines of "it's just a question about you", but it wasn't clear if it was a question about you such as why do you want to train at Mishcon or if it was something that actually doesn't require preparation in advance.
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