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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Probs bad because last year it was only to write that cover letter, and if you're shortlisted, then they sent you WG. Whereas they are now all being lazy and starting to follow Linklaters structure. A&O changed their structure to this one as well.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who applied for the A&O Winter Vac Scheme, do they send an automatic SJT with VI or just SJT only?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just message them now; they usually respond within a day or two.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    On 9th
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @vera.mekhonoshina and @ZNadeem, when writing the answer about 'Why Paul Weiss', for example, is it okay if one of the deals that I'll be speaking about is one that their US team were dealing with? Or does it have to be only deals that were handled by their UK team, since I am applying in...
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    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    How about Kirkland or do they only recruit through DTC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I can't believe Macfarlanes has only one 300-word motivation question for their Vacation Scheme application. Does anyone know whether they send an automatic Watson-Glaser test once you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know whether Kirkland and Sullivan & Cromwell recruit trainees from Vac Schemes only, or is it possible to apply to their DTC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I've noticed a few firms have this common question in the application where you need to tick either the Yes or No box and then give an explanation: Have you chosen to use AI tools (such as ChatGPT) in your application? Provide a short explanation of your choice – 100 words If the answer is No...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it for their Open Day?
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    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    I hope they will, but ever since Ram left, it seems like TCLA is having a downfall lol. The Vac Scheme and Open Days tables haven't been updated for weeks now.... nvm about this table...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Gibsons Vac Scheme opened today, the deadline is on 16th January, but their Open Day is on 4th December. However, the Vac Scheme is on a rolling basis, so I wonder why they would hold their Open Day so late. Surely, by then, most of their Vac Scheme places are gonna be gone....Likewise, Wilkie...
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    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    As well as is there going to be the same table but with TC deadlines? Ram mentioned that he will consolidate a list of firms with their deadlines later this month.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Ram Sabaratnam @Jaysen, can you confirm this, please, as well as would it be possible to update the Vac Scheme vs DTC app list: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/#post-185048 Many thanks in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Wonder whether the application will automatically get rejected if someone says that instead of leaving it blank hmm
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    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    Where did you apply? There’s nothing on their website neither on this table above
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi guys, to those who have applied to A&O Winter Vac Scheme,do they send Watson Glaser/VI automatically or only to those who have progressed towards the next stage? I might be wrong, but they seem to remove motivation questions in their application, and now seem to have a similar application...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Good luck to everyone and stay strong, believing in yourself!
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    Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2024-2025

    Hi Ram, would it be possible to update this list for the 25/26 application cycle please as it is important to prioritize and plan whether applying for a Vac Scheme or Direct TC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve attended Bakers insight day and it’s actually true that they are not requiring for a non law student to do PGDL

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