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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
There’s actually not more than ten seconds between questions so watch out for that. Overall it’s one minute prep time and two minutes answers so around 35 minutes totally- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Reed Smith VI is brutal. Ten questions, not much space to catch your breath- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Perfect, that’s really helpful thanks!- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey if you don’t mind me asking, when did you apply?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Today evening itself- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
HSF PFO Summer VS. Applied on deadline day :/- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
“Hi, Thank you for your email. It is great you have applied to our programme. Candidates will be updated via email regarding any updates to their application. Please do not worry about the updates on the portal, this does not mean you have missed any communications from us.” This is what...- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey, I’m sorry for how you’re feeling, large parts of me can relate. It’s been two back to back bad cycles for me. And I’ve not had anywhere near the kind of difficulties you have. All I can say is that hearing you do all this and keeping the dream alive is amazing to see and I guess we’re all...- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Totally agree. Hopefully it’s good news though!- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yeah same :/- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Literally just got rejected ahaha. But I don’t think it’s a rule of thumb that a wait means rejection. All the best!!- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Just wanted to say thanks for the constant hustle! I know personally I’ve really improved my apps because of a lot of the advice on these forums so I really am grateful for all the help!- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Just got an update from Weil saying that thank you for applying, we are still in the process of reviewing apps. I haven’t heard back with a WG after applying early November so probably a PFO- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
How long does it normally take to hear back from CMS post VI?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Mine got updated last night! I wrote to them though and they said don’t follow the updates on the portal, we’ll send you an email if anything. Easier said than done 😂- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Same, expected it given I applied in September but still is kind of annoying 😞- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi! Just to check, there’s no pre made format into which we need to put our freshfields personal statement into right?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Has anyone else had their DLA Piper portal updated today?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Has anyone heard from Davis Polk?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi everyone, I am looking for some advice I applied to Skadden in early October and have not heard back at all. Similarly with AO, I completed and passed my SJT in early November and there’s been no communication since. I’m wondering if it is okay at this stage to write to these firms and ask...- Highnumberofapplicants
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