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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For people who took the HL Job Sim, how do you feel about it :’ ) I’m pinching myself because I don’t think it was as bad as it could’ve been but I know I made the stupidest mistakes and missed out on so many stupid little details and probably seemed so stupid and nervous. idk VIs aren’t my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    gotcha, thank you both so much : )) I was probably unnecessarily freaking out about it, so I REALLY really appreciate the help with that!! < 3
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This might be me overthinking it, but NRF seems to have dropped the 'why commercial law' part of its cover letter. Their website specifies "Tell us ‘why you want to join', 'what excites you about our programme', and 'how your skills match our values'." How would you all interpret this? Is it...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Also if anyone has tips for NRF's Arctic Shores, I'd really appreciate it :') I have horrid luck with online assessments, and tbh don't know what to even expect with this? Thank you again!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey everyone, just wondering if for NRF, do you have to submit the app and complete the test by the deadline or like just the app and you can complete the test after? I was assuming the latter, but idk : )) thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Out of curiosityyyyy, does TCLA have any resources for SJTs? Like lessons or practices questions or anything? Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    First of all congratulations to everyone making it to the interviews for Jones Day and good luck for them! I’m sure they’re gonna be amazing! If you don’t mind me asking, what did you put for the ‘did you use AI’ question. I feel like they’re tripping me out haha. Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For someone who didn’t really used to attend events, I might have overcompensated and attended like six events for a firm in applying to. Is it bad to sprinkle all of them around my app? Like mention multiple events in a question even (like one per paragraph)? Or is that overdoing it? Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This might be a stupid question but does anyone know if firms likely check your Forage submissions. I think some of my submissions were awful and I skipped the video tasks (like I did them but I didn't want to record myself online), and I'm wondering if I should not use that experience. Thank...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Out of curiosity would anyone happen to know if graduates can still apply for A&O Shearman's winter vac scheme or do they have to apply for the direct TC? Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Out of curiosity does HL tell you if you passed the WG? I remember Clifford Chance did but idk abt Hogan Lovells :)) thanks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I don't mean to be a downer but I was wondering if anyone had any insight. I could only really apply for direct TCs this year for reasons. I sent like nine apps while doing the SQE, and all were rejections w/ only getting as far as the VI round twice. Next season I'll be able to apply for vac...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Oof I didn’t even get that - anyone else not receive anything at all?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Is W&C VI automatic or the next round out of curiosity? Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    out of curiosity, did anyone else receive a second assessment confirmation email from candid? I got one after completing the RS test and got a second one nowww
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This might be a stupid questions but has anyone gotten in trouble for screenshotting their online test? I typically do so just so I can go over my answers after but I saw on a recent cappfinity test that it violates their integrity code. Should I reach out to the firm and let them know that I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi again everyone. Out of curiosity has anyone not received the feedback for their Macfarlanes test? It's been two days so just wondering :) thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi everyone, would anyone happen to know if the RS test requires you to keep your camera on? the SJT part, not the VI part ofc. The practice test requires you to connect a camera at the start, but I'm not sure about the actual one. It's supposed to be untimed, and I've never done a monitored...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi everyone! I’m haven’t posted much but I just made it past the application stage for the first time. I have the Reed Smith Amberjack due soon and I don’t think I’ve taken anything like it. I’m sorry to be annoying but if anyone has any tips or anything I’d appreciate literally anything about...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Any news yet? I haven’t gotten anything - assuming pfo now lol

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