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  1. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any tips for the Latham test? Am happy to share my insights for other firms :)
  2. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No problem! And don’t think like that, if your application is good, it will be selected for sure, and I don’t think BCLP is ‘hard’ rolling in that sense :)
  3. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied for it a couple of days ago and in the confirmation email it said 'Recruitment for all our opportunities is conducted on a rolling basis, so your patience during peak seasons is greatly appreciated. We will be in touch in due course to confirm the outcome of your application.'
  4. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ahh love this perspective thank you :)
  5. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Right, if you achieved below AAB at A-Level (I achieved ABB) without mitigating circumstances, you are barred from applying to Hogan Lovells. The application form will not let you proceed. Lovely... Great firm, but such a shame.
  6. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah, I guess you could say that! But, I would recommend checking their website for regular updates, as it is all very new it seems.
  7. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    100% agree with you. Unfortunately the only pov that seems to matter at Freshfields is their own! It seemed very obvious that they were overjoyed at the prospect of not having to read any authentic cover letters.
  8. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Leaning towards bad...but I mean from their pov would they rather read 4000 850 word personal statements or filter out 4000 applicants based on a singular pointless test benchmark...
  9. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes I heard direct from grad rec at Legal Cheek's Law Fair
  10. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This year they've removed the 850 word personal statement and replaced it with a short application form (probably detailing grades, personal info) and a blended interactive assessment which will probably form the bulk of their decision-making. The assessment sounds mainly SJT based.
  11. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yep :)
  12. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Jones day interview! If anyone has any specific experience pls dm x
  13. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would really encourage you to have a deep dive into the firm's thought leadership on their website. Choose a sector, and look at all the recent reports, articles etc that the firm have written, you will likely find something other than AI to write about (I hope!). If you want to keep with the...
  14. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone who applied for Jones Day (Winter) this week received a positive or negative response?
  15. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah for graduates the training contract app is the only option!
  16. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    A cover letter is required, not the CV. On their application portal, this information is written at the top once you start your app.
  17. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm also experiencing this. Not sure what to do, maybe wait it out until tomorrow then flag it to grad rec if it persists?
  18. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks so much for the clarification :)
  19. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Good evening everyone. Does anybody have any advice on how to genuinely make a personal connection with facts about the firm and yourself? I find that I can get loads of stats and info about a firm, but it ends up reading like a shopping list in my answer. For example, with energy deals (I’m...
  20. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    2:1 in every module, not just the yearly average.

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