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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

wooliewoo

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  • Nov 25, 2025
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    Normally if you go on the VI platform it'll tell you how many days left, but I would do it today just to be safe! Also, is this for the spring or summer scheme?
    Hi! Thank you so much! I was feeling really anxious beforehand and thought I wouldn't perform well so was tempted to leave it till tomorrow, but ended up doing it today and felt better right after! This is for the summer scheme :).
     
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    qaz99

    Star Member
    Jan 23, 2024
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    Does anyone know if it's worth applying to HSFK with one 2.2 module? On the app form, it does mention they look for consistent 2.1s throughout all modules, but how strictly is this adhered to/enforced?
     

    BatmanBeyond

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    Sep 10, 2023
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    Has anyone done the Weil VI ? would appreciate your insights, can help with insights for most other firms or find some who may have insights on them. My deadline is quite soon so would appreciate any help.
     

    hawkins19

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    Jan 2, 2025
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    Hi, just wondering if anyone has advice for the Willkie application.

    The education section includes the question: 'Please add any supplementary educational information including extra study and international qualifications'
    You are then separately asked: Q3 - Please tell us about your achievements and positions of responsibility. (500)

    Do I need to write 500 words for the first question? Or just literally use it to factually qualify anything in my work experience section?
     
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    Bread

    Legendary Member
    Jan 30, 2024
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    Hi, just wondering if anyone has advice for the Willkie application.

    The education section includes the question: 'Please add any supplementary educational information including extra study and international qualifications'
    You are then separately asked: Q3 - Please tell us about your achievements and positions of responsibility. (500)

    Do I need to write 500 words for the first question? Or just literally use it to factually qualify anything in my work experience section?
    These are clearly two very different questions, and I feel like firms use both frequently. The first one is for you to explain anything in your education section, such as professional qualifications or international education. This section would be for you to list and explain.

    The second question asks about particular achievements and positions of responsibility, not necessarily related to academics.
     
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    Reactions: Kirsty Wilkins

    Bread

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    Jan 30, 2024
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    How long after submitting milbank first test did people get the second one?

    Very irritated at the fact I wasn’t made aware there were written aspects.
    If they had wanted you to be aware they would state it in their website. It seems like you've been blaming someone else on the forum for not telling you about a written part, really not cool
     

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