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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If I haven’t heard back from Ashurst post application is that a rejection?
  2. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They tell you at the open day
  3. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I believe they said November 7th they will get back to us
  4. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I did the Ashurst online test and my strengths were driven and growth mindset. However, my weakness was adaptability but I made sure to really cover that so I’m a bit confused. Is this something that is bad?
  5. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It doesn’t look like it. I will say I went to their open day last year and they told us the video interview questions so I rlly recommend
  6. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any tips on how to deeper research firms? I cant seem to find much apart from whats on their webiste etc
  7. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know this is for VS advice but I’ve got no idea where else to ask! I have an interview for a paralegal role at Addleshaw Goddard next week and I have no idea where to turn what to expect or how to prepare? Has anyone got any advice/ been through this? Thanks
  8. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What are law firms looking for when they ask you how you manage competing deadlines? Thanks!
  9. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    for open day applications that only have 300 words, should I be linking back to myself? How much should I include? For why attend I am planning to say about their DEI initiatives, link back to myself, and then 2 practice areas and link back to myself. is this too much?
  10. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Paul Weiss Open Day rejection - any point applying to the VS?
  11. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone done the Ashurst test before? Any tips? Is it automatic?
  12. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Ashurst rolling? It says rolling then it says you will get the test after the deadline?
  13. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, to answer the question "what do you understand to be the biggest opportunity for one of the sectors in which we specialise?" what would u recommend? I have researched and all I can find is AI etc
  14. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! I have BBC at A level but a 2:1 (67%) at uni, and I am on track for a distinction in my conversion. I know law firms like A&O and Herbert’s say no a level requirements but is it worth applying?
  15. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Is Hogan Lovells Direct TC rolling?
  16. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If someone turns down a TC offer does it go to someone else?
  17. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Gateley rejected post vacation scheme :(

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