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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied on the last day last year and got invited to their VI so never say never
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    Started from the bottom

    Absolutely don’t worry about it! I applied for a bunch of things right before and around Christmas and New Year’s (oops), and firms started to get back to me from the 2nd onwards, so don’t stress!
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    pickyportkey's Path to a TC 🛤️

    Hey, I’m Singaporean as well so good luck with your journey! I’m sure you got this
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any thoughts on how to tackle these questions from Withers and Penningtons Manches Cooper respectively? 1. If your favourite childhood toy suddenly came to life, what advice would you give it today? (60 words) 2. If you were the CEO of Penningtons Manches Cooper, where would you look to open a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope, they just sent me an email saying that I didn't pass the benchmark in the online test
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For what it's worth, I applied to Mishcon last year on deadline day and they're rolling 💀 but i still got a VI invite so do with that what you will
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Could I also message you about the application form? Working on an application to Withers and the 60 words word count is stumping me so much
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Got a PFO from HSF's summer vac scheme post-test, so I think no news is good news
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well they gave me a PFO the day after I took mine so I think that's a good indication. Otherwise they don't give you your results. (Edit: I'm only talking about Taylor Wessing here. Didn't apply to Latham so I have no clue what they do).
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    Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2024-2025

    Mills & Reeve only recruit through their summer vac schemes
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    Taylor Wessing online test. Has anyone done it before, please DM me, I have no idea what to expect! :)

    The test platform should've sent you a database of tests you can use to practice that mirror the real one. I've been using them to practice and it's been very helpful
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    applying for vac Schemes to TC Dreams

    As a fellow international student who's worried about visa time limits (I'm graduating in June), best of luck! It is rough but am wishing you all the best :)
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    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Thanks for this thread! According to Mishcon de Reya's website, they don't open applications until the 2nd of September (not the 1st)
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    International students applying for TC please enter this thread;)

    Hey, I’m an international student applying for TCs too! I’m in my final year at a UK uni so a bit different, and this is my second application cycle, good luck everyone!
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