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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    any advice for technical case studies?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I cant believe it, I’ve got an email with an invitation to A&O Shearman’s AC for the WVS!! Best of luck to anyone who hasn’t heard back and I’d really appreciate any advice for case studies, scenario based interviews and esp A&O Shearman’s AC as I’ve heard it’s very hard🥺
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    thank you, it's good to know! :))
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    please tell me I'm not the only one who keeps getting emails from AOS about the feedback report, every time I open them I think it's the outcome of my application and I panic lol🥲
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    We’re in the same boat, i think they did change it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    to those who completed the a&o shearman test, how many skills were listed in your assessment feedback report? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    [nvm]
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I spoke to grad rec and they confirmed this but said that extenuating circumstances are considered
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    hi! Just curious about why you’d recommend applying to a mix?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    normally a&o Shearman recruits on a rolling basis, I'm surprised that they've said they've changed it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Good luck everyone! :)
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    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    Ah thank you!! :)
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    second year grade results (another one...)

    Thank you so much for this! It makes a lot of sense, provides hope, and really puts things into perspective. I’ll make sure to complete the mitigating circumstances form properly as well. I appreciate the encouragement to apply broadly and to leverage the holistic review approach!
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    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    Thanks so much for jumping in with such a generous and thoughtful reply, I really appreciate it Amma. I especially liked what you said about intentionally exploring areas you know less about - that’s so important and such a smart way of shortlisting firms and something I haven’t properly...
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    second year grade results (another one...)

    Hi @sibs23, thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful message - I really appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective so honestly. It’s reassuring to hear that firms like Dentons, CMS, Eversheds and Pinsents are still within reach, and what you said about balancing...
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    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    Thank you so much Amma - your advice on this forum is honestly gold-dust ! Wishing you the best for your TC, I know someone as positive as you will smash it!
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    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    Thank you! :))
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    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    Sorry for the delay in replying. Thanks a lot and huge kudos to you for doing that for 6 weeks in a row - am so glad it paid off, and I'm sure that this resilience and dedication will reap dividends when you start your TC! Am happy to discuss this somewhere else, but may I ask how you...
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    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    Sorry for the delay! Thank you very much for this Amma, I appreciate it. Thank you! :) My bad - to clarify, I already had the AC in February (case study and HR interview) which I didn't convert, but I'm learning from it and it's a tough journey but we live and we learn! Wow, huge respect for...
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