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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

DavidJC

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Dec 29, 2019
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For HSF Kramer's sv application, are we also supposed to complete the online assessment before the deadline? or just the online application form before the deadline, and the online assessment before the invite expires
Online assessment before the invite expires
Out of curiosity, does anyone know how many spots Simmons has for their London VS? On their FAQ, it seems like they say 15, but they recruit 20 trainees a year, so I'm just wondering how that works haha

Also would anyone know if they're likely to send out more ACs or if they've probably already filled out those 15 spots. Thank you!
15 in London and 5 in Bristol, I believe
 

Harvey Specter

Legendary Member
Jul 4, 2024
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Which stories did you guys pick for Skadden? I'm struggling to find inspiration if anyone has any solid ideas. Is the budget overdone?
I wrote about UK/EU Competition Law and some of the latest developments in that, since I find it super interesting. The budget is fairly new so it’s probably okay to write about it, but perhaps try find a unique angle to discuss.​
 
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johnsmith

Legendary Member
  • Oct 2, 2025
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    Out of curiosity, does anyone know how many spots Simmons has for their London VS? On their FAQ, it seems like they say 15, but they recruit 20 trainees a year, so I'm just wondering how that works haha

    Also would anyone know if they're likely to send out more ACs or if they've probably already filled out those 15 spots. Thank you!
    Some spots are for Bristol!
     

    whywhy88

    Esteemed Member
    Premium Member
    Jul 6, 2023
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    I have received an email from DLA Piper saying they are ‘writing to confirm that your application is now under consideration for the next stage of our recruitment process, the first stage interview’. Does this mean I have met their benchmark for the WG? Or do they send an email that specifically states you’ve passed the WG? My feedback report wasn’t the best so I’m quite worried and don’t know what to make of this email. Any help appreciated!
     

    TortillaTC

    Legendary Member
    May 10, 2025
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    Hi @Abbie Whitlock and others! For Skadden’s Q3, do we need to go into details on what the firm’s practices and teams can do to help clients navigate the development we’re describing? I structured my answer like:

    Paragraph 1 - describing the development
    Paragraph 2 - describing how it affects clients (now that I’m rereading, I’m thinking perhaps I could go into details on Skadden’s specific teams here?? Even though the question doesn’t expressly tell us to do)

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    Wompycapy

    Star Member
    Nov 26, 2024
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    I have received an email from DLA Piper saying they are ‘writing to confirm that your application is now under consideration for the next stage of our recruitment process, the first stage interview’. Does this mean I have met their benchmark for the WG? Or do they send an email that specifically states you’ve passed the WG? My feedback report wasn’t the best so I’m quite worried and don’t know what to make of this email. Any help appreciated!
    Yes, im 99% sure that it means you've met the benchmark.
     
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    wooliewoo

    Distinguished Member
  • Nov 25, 2025
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    Hi guys! Random (maybe stupid) question for the B&B VI!

    Is the deadline exactly 7 days from the time the email was sent (e.g., for me, the email was sent last Tuesday at 5pm, therefore, would the deadline be this Tuesday at 5pm?) or, is the deadline stricter, (e.g., for me, the deadline would be Monday 23:59)? I have emailed grad rec but I'm not sure if they'll reply in time.

    Thanks so much!
     

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