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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sidley rejection
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think yes, absolutely. I’m about to put my application in this week. I don’t think they’ll be doing ACs until January but I could be wrong on that.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would personally say a commercial mindset is more appropriate as a skill (although don't quote me on this as I don't know if the application I used referencing this skill was successful yet). Being able to see commercial issues from your clients perspective (eg risks, opportunities) is the way...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nothing from Sidley yet (applied two weeks ago).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Non-rolling. Applied last week and told will hear after deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Baker McKenzie rolling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, Does anyone have any thoughts on referencing ‘speaking with future trainee solicitor, I learnt x’ on an application form or is this not appropriate? Should I only mention conversations I have had with trainees and associates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard positively from Sidley Austin?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can someone confirm whether Latham are rolling or not? Seen that they’ve just opened
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Macfarlanes rolling? And can anyone clarify there recruitment process for VS? Is it online application + question, tests 1, tests 2, assessment centre?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, Wishing everyone luck with their applications for this cycle! Does anyone have any advice on CV's for paralegal positions as I have contacted several firms who have told me to send them an up to date CV. Any formatting dos and don'ts, or common pitfalls to avoid? I'd really...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    SPB post vi pfo. I genuinely can’t pass a vi and it’s starting to annoy me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam and everyone, My application cycle has now come to a close in terms of vacation scheme applications. I applied to 5 US firms: final stage interview for one, first stage interview with lawyers for another, and pre recorded interview for another...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks! I still haven't heard so assuming a rejection.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those who completed an interview at Jones Day, how long did it take to hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know what Kirkland and Skadden's policy on reapplying post video interview and interview respectively are? Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Skadden rejection post interview. So gutting. Congratulations to those who got it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can someone remind me of SPB London vac scheme date(s) please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    London
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    SPB VI

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