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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    PFOs post AC are just a completely different type of PFO ... iykyk
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    3 weeks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied to my best firms first this cycle and I regret that. What this meant is that, I have used my best firms as a trial and error training ground and ofc gotten the PFOs. Now I am a stronger candidate, both in written apps and interviews which means I am progressing further with firms I'm...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Jaysen Good evening, please can you respond to my DM as soon as possible pls! Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CONGRATS!!! Truly deserved 🤝
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can anyone provide any BCLP interview insights please? Feel free to DM me or reply in thread here 🙏 // separately, @Andrei Radu How should I prepare for a strength based interview with this firm? Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry about your rejections - these are always quite difficult. I think firstly, it is important to note that rejections are inevitable in this process even for 1st class graduates and applicants with strong work experience. As such, it is important to understand that the rejection does not...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I tend to see this Q as why you want to be a lawyer (commercial law in particular) although adding in why you studied law can also give some depth into this question. If its an in person interview, I'm sure they might steer the conversation into that direction anyway. All the best with everything!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sent out a lot of applications this cycle and now I am struggling to balance all these assessments that are coming through at the same time! Anyone else feeling this way?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone else sort of enjoy the Freshfields job sim? (2nd online test with VI) 👀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks! Strengths: credibility, pride, critical reasoning. Weaknesses: self sufficient/individual impact. Wbu?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    BCLP interview invite! Has anyone done this before? Any insights welcomed thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is this for VS or OD?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Truly happy for you buddy!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Latham 2nd stage assessment absolutely finished me. Goodnight and God bless xoxoxo
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back either PFO or next stage for Macfarlanes following the simulate?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ashurst PFO WVS, post test.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Believe it is selective! Congrats
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Outside of what TCLA offers, are there any other (paid or free) sources to help prep for a written exercise?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah... not much on the thread here on how to prep tho. Welcoming any insights for Latham VI plsss

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