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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much Abbie! These insights are really useful!!☺️ All the best, Jasmine
  2. J

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Thank you so much Abbie! I will continue to persevere 🥹 All the best, J
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Abbie - hope you are well! I have a question on Paul, Weiss application process. Are you able to share any insights into their SJT or interview process? Was the interview purely commercial or motivational? Thank you in advance! All the best, J
  4. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much @Abbie Whitlock 😁
  5. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock if I previously done the Get Ahead scheme with Linklaters and have years of paralegal experience, would be okay for me to apply for the DTC instead of the WVS or SVS? 😊
  6. J

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Thank you so much Zainab! I really appreciate your message 😊 I am actually okay now! I had a big cry but now I good!! Upwards and onwards 🚀
  7. J

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    UPDATE: This is definitely not the update I wanted but since I sharing my wins it’s only fair I also share my losses too 😞 Current STATS: Sidley Rejection - received August 2025 Jones Day rejection post app - received on September 2025. Both hurt, they hurt because I dedicated time and...
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any news from Jones Day today?
  9. J

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Thank you so much Zainab! Super happy!! I genuinely wouldn’t have done without the support I received from you and Vera!! Big shoutout to you❤️❤️ I know right!!! Need to start my autumn shopping 🤩
  10. J

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Thank you so much Vera. I completely agree with you, it’s manageable and realistic to have a set number of applications so that I don’t get overwhelmed! ☺️
  11. J

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    UPDATE Good news! I secured the TCLA x Willkie Open Day! I am very surprised by this and extremely excited! I can’t wait to attend and get to know the firm better🚀🚀 I have submitted another application this week and I am waiting to hear back! In the meantime I am finished drafting an...
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, who is yet to hear back from Jones Day? I submitted my application on Monday evening so I am not very hopeful given they respond very quickly 💔
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats!!!! May I know when you applied? ☺️
  14. J

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Hi Zainab! Thank you so much for the support! Really trying hard this year🏆 I will keep you updated 🤩 All the very best, Jas
  15. J

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Hi Vera, it is really lovely to meet you too! Thank you so much for your kind message. It has taken me a couple of months to really reflect on my past mistakes. I am actively reversing my old patterns. I have made a tracker now, so I have a clear idea of which firms I am targeting! I am...
  16. J

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Thank you so much Teni! I will keep you updated! :D
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so so much, this is brilliant advice! Thank you 🤩
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, I am trying to draft an application for an Open Day, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to answer it effectively. In terms of structure and explaining your motivations to attend the open day, do you need to link it to your own experiences? Could it just be what you're hoping to...
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you for everything @Ram Sabaratnam! 🤩🤩
  20. J

    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    Hello, did anyone receive confirmation from Jones Day for the open evening on the 26 August? I can no longer attend but I am not sure how to contact them to withdraw my place

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