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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey everyone, Just to let you know that the graduate recruitment team at Paul, Weiss will be live in the forum tomorrow at 10am, alongside a group of associates. If you are planning to apply to the firm, this is an excellent opportunity to ask questions about how to write a good application...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TC Journey
I really like that you are reflecting on your rejections @CharlesT47. This is such an important skill. I'm also really glad to see the kind of questions you are thinking about (e.g. what makes Paul, Weiss different to other law firms?). We'll be running a few virtual events with Paul, Weiss...- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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Wee Intro
A big welcome to the forum David. I look forward to following you in your journey!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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TCLA x Willkie response?
Hey there, Could you drop me an email at [email protected] with your email address? We have come back to everyone by now, but I will doubly confirm :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Not as far as I'm aware. I don't think there's any reliable AI detection software out there at the moment (too many false positives, as in your case). I wouldn't worry too much, especially if it was your own writing!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)
We should have this ready by Wednesday! Just working on it behind the scenes :)- Jaysen
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[Official] Reed Smith Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26
Hi everyone, Applications to the Reed Smith Vacation Scheme are now open! You can use this thread to chat about your applications to the firm. The deadline to apply is the 19th December 2025 at 5pm GMT. Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you want to learn more...- Jaysen
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[Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26
Hi everyone, I'm very happy to say that applications to the Willkie Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme are now open! You can use this thread to chat about your applications to the firm. The deadline to apply is midday on the 10th December 2025. @Kirsty Wilkins is currently live to respond to...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)
Will be keeping this up to date :).- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Still working on finalising the last part, but it will be ready soon. (I will send an email when it's live!)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Updated now with the correct questions :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I wouldn’t say so. I suspect they’ll be reviewing up to the deadline given how early it is in the year.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Will review this - I suspect the HL profile page needs updating. Thank you for flagging!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yes! Hoping to build an SJT simulator based with @Amma Usman’s help a bit later in the cycle. I too find this trickier because firms assess SJTs in different ways, but I can definitely see the number of firms using them.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
That's what I'd do. It's broad enough that you can mention any early experiences that introduced you to becoming a lawyer, but I would make sure you also tie this into why you want to be a commercial lawyer specifically :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Is the firm you are applying to a commercial law firm? If so, I'd assume the question is basically asking why you want to be a commercial lawyer. We sometimes see this phrasing from firms that are a bit less 'commercial' in nature, so it provides you with scope to be broader with your reasoning.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Urgent - Go to Exeter for Law or take a gap year
Welcome to the forum! Exeter is a great university. If you're thinking about taking a gap year just to understand more about the process, I wouldn't worry too much. Most people don't learn about vacation schemes and training contracts until at least their first year at university, if not a lot...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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White & Case Application – “Tell Us Something About Yourself”
I do like your angle, especially if you can talk aobut why it interests you and reference any experiences you have to back this up. Really, this question is about better getting to know you, beyond the information you've already provided (or information that doesn't well match). I usually...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
You definitely still have a chance with magic circle and silver circle firms. As long as you have a 2:1, that's all you need, especially if extenuating circumstances will explain any lower module grades. Regarding the second question, my personal view is you'll have a better chance applying to...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yes :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion