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  1. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Please help!!! What is the etiquette for asking for an update/response after a TC interview?? They said 2-3 weeks and it's been 2.5. I need to know because I have to let another firm know about a vac scheme!!! Please help! Ideally I want to ask today
  2. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I've been to a few open days/Acs recently and the trainees are never that welcoming/friendly. They always look a bit awkward and tired. Is this something to be concerned about?
  3. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard anything from Linklaters? PFo or otherwise?
  4. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks so much. This was really helpful – I would have been stressing!!
  5. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ah ok, thank you! So you don't think I'll have to do this interview (it's in person), and then go to an AC as well if successful?
  6. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    P,W interview! It says "first-stage" though :( I didn't know there were multiple before VS
  7. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Freshfields - is the 'second stage' automatic, or is that one you get progressed to? thr website doesnt mention multipel stages so how does everyone know there are 2?
  8. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What does the HL second test consist of please?
  9. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CC are cover letter??
  10. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone got insights for the second HL test?
  11. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the White and Case test timed? I have one day left to do it and I work full time. 4 days really isn't much.
  12. berocca567

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have insights on written case studies at interview? How would you go about structuring/ are there any exemplars available so I can see what the writing style is supposed to be?
  13. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Where is the actual W&C test?? I saw the email but it just tells you to go back on their website, where I See nothing...?
  14. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Was there any indication of when they might?
  15. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What is the White and Case automatic assessment? Is there a video interview element?
  16. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Should I mention university law society events and Forage work experiences in this section? : Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc. Or is this only where I've visited a firm. Also, how do people...
  17. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any advice for the question: Discuss a deal that White & Case has advised on in the last two years. What do you think were the strategic considerations and complexities involved, and how did the firm navigate them? 300 words
  18. berocca567

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't heard anything. when did you apply?
  19. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have 70% too, and I presume it just means you've done the application & tests, and now it's with them to look at
  20. berocca567

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I need advice. I haven't received the second test for HL (I did my first one nearly 2 weeks ago), but I just got onto an Open Day with them. Is it worth accepting? I have other interviews in October so would an Open Day be helpful with law firms in general or will it be a waste of my time...

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