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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Thought I’d update this leaderboard cos there’s a few significant changes since the last update:

Firstly, Covington got booted off the league table (better luck to them next time though).

This is the current state of the league table (note, we have a new current record holder).

1st place: Freshfields (41 days) RECORD HOLDER
2nd place: Sidley (40 days) CATCHING UP??!!
3rd place: Milbank (38 days) RUNNER UP
4th place: Travers Smith (35 days) HURRY UP??!!
5th place: Ropes (20 days) [NEW ENTRY]??!!
I’m pleased to announce that after 37 days post app, I’ve received a PFO post app from Travers! I’m still looking forward to nothing here!

Unfortunately this means Travers Smith failed to surpass Milbank on the league table. I wish them the best of luck in the next app cycle though!

This is the updated version of the league table:

1st place: Freshfields (43 days) RECORD HOLDER
2nd place: Sidley (42 days) CATCHING UP??!!
3rd place: Milbank (38 days) RUNNER UP??!!
4th place: Travers Smith (37 days) [PFO post app]
5th place: Ropes & Gray (22 days) [NEW ENTRY]
 
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AGB2060

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Anyone knows what to expect from Jones Day pre-AC online interview?
Hi! I recognise this won't be super helpful because the overall insight is IT IS VERY DEPENDENT ON PARTNER/YOU
Know a lot about the Non-Rotational system and why it works for you --> what are some common qualities for such trainees.
Be prepared to find reasons as to why Jones Day BEYOND the style of TC as they may really push you further.
I personally had most of my interview talking about very technical things but that I think was because of my past experiences. From what I have heared from friends the interview is very personal and will be a chat about random things. I think my partner just had fun giving me hypotheticals haha.
Nevertheless, ofc I can't go into specifics as to what I was asked but it really isn't anything super hard or out of ordinary. Just know basic parties on a deal, your motivations for law, the firm etc. and also other firms you applied to. So essentially nothing you wouldn't expect elsewhere. JUST BE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AS TO WHY JD!!
 

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