• 📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone heard from Debevoise?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from debevoise?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did anybody who applied close to the WFW hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, would it be okay if I reached out as well?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you Jessica, it’s the right mindset to keep!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Willkie PFO. I wish I knew what I was doing wrong :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Gemma, thank you so much for clarifying!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to Willkie on the 18th and still haven't heard back when others have, should I just assume PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations! Can I ask when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    As I look at the massive list of firms left for me to apply to, I am genuinely wondering whether it is worth it. I'm being a bit mopey about it all today but I hope that we all get what we want this application season. Merry Christmas everyone!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi! Thanks for your response. I have all of the above, high 2.1 from Russel Uni, LLM from prestigious US Uni and AAB on my foundation in law which is the A-level equivalent. But I do have extenuating circumstances as I was diagnosed with dyslexia at the end of my second year at my LLB. So I was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am in serious need of application feedback, not so much in terms of actual writing but whether I have the right profile/ grades for big law. Would it be appropriate to reach out to graduate recruitment in one of the firms am I interested in applying? If not, anyone have any recs? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    do y'all think that Akin Gump is full by now?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    hey guys, I know Skadden closes on Sunday and it is a rolling submission, should I even bother?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone heard from Cleary?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone heard from covington or Cleary?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I just got an email from Covington as I had asked them to attach something to my application and I received confirmation that they did so I am assuming they are going through them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone heard from covington or Cleary?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is completely normal to feel that way. I do all the time. I’ve done the firm internships, even mini pupillages, graduated with a high 2.1, went to a top 14 us school for my LLM and got a merit scholarship and I am getting nowhere, constantly wondering whether the past 7 years of my life were...

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