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  1. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CC are cover letter??
  2. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone got insights for the second HL test?
  3. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the White and Case test timed? I have one day left to do it and I work full time. 4 days really isn't much.
  4. berocca567

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have insights on written case studies at interview? How would you go about structuring/ are there any exemplars available so I can see what the writing style is supposed to be?
  5. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Where is the actual W&C test?? I saw the email but it just tells you to go back on their website, where I See nothing...?
  6. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Was there any indication of when they might?
  7. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What is the White and Case automatic assessment? Is there a video interview element?
  8. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Should I mention university law society events and Forage work experiences in this section? : Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc. Or is this only where I've visited a firm. Also, how do people...
  9. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any advice for the question: Discuss a deal that White & Case has advised on in the last two years. What do you think were the strategic considerations and complexities involved, and how did the firm navigate them? 300 words
  10. berocca567

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't heard anything. when did you apply?
  11. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have 70% too, and I presume it just means you've done the application & tests, and now it's with them to look at
  12. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I need advice. I haven't received the second test for HL (I did my first one nearly 2 weeks ago), but I just got onto an Open Day with them. Is it worth accepting? I have other interviews in October so would an Open Day be helpful with law firms in general or will it be a waste of my time...
  13. berocca567

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How many work experiences is too many for Freshfields DTC?
  14. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I find all the tests rather than anywhere being read by a human quite depressing. I know obviously AI has made it difficult, but a multi-step process that takes hours before your work might be read makes applications draining and pointless
  15. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    but the first one had like 6 parts! there's more????
  16. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In the question, they refer to themselves as HSF: Why are you interested in pursuing a career at HSF (300words). So I can't imagine it'd be a problem - they've done it.
  17. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks! But what a shame... Seems everyone just judges by SJTs now
  18. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone else had a problem with getting through the White and Case application?
  19. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Why is White and Case telling me I can’t apply to their vacation schemes on the first page of the application portal? I've never progressed to interview with them.
  20. berocca567

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How does the Freshfields training contract application work?? I thought there was a personal statement. But I only see space for work experience.

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