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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Got it now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone that has got the first HL test who applied on 29 September or after?
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    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much, very helpful!!
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    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi @WillkieGemma , I hope this message finds you well. When filling out the open day application form that closes on the 10th, do we need to elaborate on what we learned in each when we list Willkie and other firm events and Forage simulations or just a mere list is sufficient?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! @Abbie Whitlock I attended Willkie's application writing event yesterday, and their grad rec said that we shouldn't talk about skills developed in the WE sections but mere results/achievements in each WE, and she recommended the CAR structure (context; action; result) => is it okay to mix...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those that haven’t got the first HL test yet, I emailed grad rec and haven’t heard back (I applied 29th September). Will keep you updated
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone knows if Dechert is rolling or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    On their website it says: “We do not recruit on a rolling basis as two of our application stages (written exercise and partner-led interview) will not take place until after the application deadline, meaning we won’t make any offers at all until after the deadline and will not fill up places...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats!! Was this the open day or their spring vac scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It does thank you so much!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone! What's the best approach to describe open days and other events with law firms under the WE section of app forms? Is it necessary to talk about specific sessions or presentations within the open days or just my key takeaways/how they shaped my career preferences? @Abbie Whitlock...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I haven’t either, I applied on 29 September.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How many WE entries is "too many" on an open day application? Goodwin doesn't have an additional Q about extracurriculars, so I'm including that under WE too + open days/events experience alongside actual WE.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think the test is part of the first stage once they assess eligibility from the written application. It’s not selective
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    There’s no VI just the job simulation test and a WG-like test as part of it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you everyone!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone! I’ve been looking at Paul Weiss and wonder whether they’re extremely selective academics wise - of course as all elite firms I assume they’d want to see at least a strong 2.1 but are they Slaughters-level picky? I really wanna save my time this cycle by not applying to firms that...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is this for the vac scheme or the open day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sidley closes in 2 days and it’s rolling - would it be a very bad idea to apply tomorrow and I should rather wait to apply for the spring/summer schemes? Got carried away w other things but would submit a very tailored, high quality app

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