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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

floral.tcla

Legendary Member
Premium Member
Aug 15, 2024
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At one of the open days I went to in October, the people at my table were talking about how they know people who submit fake applications just to get access to the automatic VIs so they prepare for the real application. I was shook, no integrity... at the same event grad rec said different people would come to ACs to the ones in the VIs... some people really are brave.
6/8 for innovation and proactivity
 

ttso

Standard Member
  • Sep 16, 2024
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    The inbox silence is killing me - besides NRF VI invite I've heard nothing since 18 December

    Daffy Duck Waiting GIF
     

    shadowboxer909

    Distinguished Member
    Oct 20, 2025
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    Does anybody have insights on Gibson Dunn first stage interview? Can offer Akin TI, Hl Job sim, Freshfields 2nd stage, W&C VI and Reed Smith Vi
    Standard law firm questions - why law, why gibson dunn, discuss your background + explain the type of teams you worked at (if you worked somewhere etc.).

    It was enjoyable although I felt like I blabbed on and on for some time.
     

    switchingup

    Well-Known Member
    Dec 18, 2025
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    Well done all on the TIs, VIs and ACs!

    Just a warning to those who applied to Cooley - the email you have received, or will receive shortly, is just a jumpscare holding email lol. They hope to be in touch with a final decision by 27 Jan at the latest due to a strong candidate pool.

    The wait continues...
     
    Just received the Cooley holding email.

    It looks like some candidates have already been progressed to the Watson-Glaser stage, while others (including me) have received a holding update.

    Has anyone not received the holding email at all? I’m trying to work out whether the holding message has any signalling value, or whether progression to WG / AC can still happen from this pool. Any insight appreciated.
     

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