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  1. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This cycle is so different, lots of online tests emerging out. Well played, Cappfinity, leading the online testing market.🥶
  2. TCLA0322

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CC changed their app system and question, made mistake to write their classical 500 word Q last year😅💀
  3. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Similar to the previous years one, but remove the verbal deduction- the test provider is SOVA. including SJT and personality test.
  4. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Paul , Weiss open day rej 😔
  5. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am also so confused on this, as they are all work experience for me, I simply put job description in paragraph and NA for achievements.
  6. TCLA0322

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CC still not have their app link, or only me cannot find it.😭
  7. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Covington always has one innovative question that leaves me stuck, haha.
  8. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, For Sidley Austin's work experience section, it only allows a maximum of four work experiences to be filled. I wonder if it’s better to list all four legal work experiences, or is it more recommended to fill in the four most recent or substantial work experiences?
  9. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi guys, it is a new cycle! I hope everyone reading this best of luck in this cycle!
  10. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is there any point reapplying to firms that rejected post-AC during this cycle? (But my grade level went up from 2.1 to 1st, and a new internship experience was added)
  11. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If the GR said two weeks is their response time post AC, now is three weeks, does that mean silent rej?
  12. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    SH test invite!Apply really close to ddl. Finally get some updates!
  13. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Three weeks post my open day lol, feel like a decade.
  14. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sidley summer vs PFO- waiting 6 months just for that.
  15. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Orrick rejection- Left with Sidley, MOFO, Gibson, W&C (post VI)- I would assume all four of them ghosted. And just submitted SH & PH recently. This cycle is really hard.🥶🥶
  16. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any one have insights on Simmons & Simmons AC- including inbox exercise (I genuinely don't know what this would be like), client discussion exercise(what is this) and case study exercise and competency interview , would be so appreciate on the insights given- can give insights on HL AC.
  17. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Freshfields Watson Glaser Invite- this is last minute of Friday... apply summer vs on 14th Nov
  18. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    W&C vi invite, any insights would be appreciated! Apply summer vs on 11th Nov, just heard back.
  19. TCLA0322

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi, I activate the premium membership but still cannot see Premium Database and Chat @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam Thanks!

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