Don't lose hope! In fact there were people who progressed to second stage and didn't expect the WE section. They didn't tailor the answer much and might even missed some grammar, syntax, or spelling.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Taylor Wessing saying we’ll find out by the end of November/mid December differently on two emails is stressing me out since it’s the last working day of the month but I feel like it’s not email-worthy to ask them:/
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When did they say mid December? I just remember seeing end of November in the test confirmation email, but also no, not email-worthy.
They said mid december on the email saying we would receive the test the friday of that week but maybe that was a typo they’ve corrected since bc I did the test quite a while ago!
They screen applications initially for basic requirements, I think a 2.1 at degree etc then send WG. If you pass WG they read your app
Is it fair to say I am interested in both M&A and PE? I understand that for PE sponsor-sided transactions, there is a lot of overlap in the work (as PE firms acquire other companies). However, if I'm applying to a firm like Skadden, is it fair to say that I am attracted to both their M&A and PE capabilities?
I understand that for a public M&A transaction, things can be different. Most PE transactions are private/ if they are public, they tend to be take privates. I'm not precisely sure how a public M&A transaction will be different though other than the fact that there are listing rules/ takeover codes to be considered? Could someone explain what particularly a trainee does during a public M&A that is different to a private M&A transaction?
I understand that for a public M&A transaction, things can be different. Most PE transactions are private/ if they are public, they tend to be take privates. I'm not precisely sure how a public M&A transaction will be different though other than the fact that there are listing rules/ takeover codes to be considered? Could someone explain what particularly a trainee does during a public M&A that is different to a private M&A transaction?
at least i know how to schedule a damn meeting after that osborne clarke deductive reasoning test (iykyk)
I am reliving the 1 minute video at the end of the Mishcon interview, and I am cringing harder and harder at myself. Anyone else experience this? Makes me want to hide under a blanket.
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