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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Literally in the same boat with you. I’m kinda getting worried. Applied on the 10th of nov
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just know it’s not a guarantee, you can still get PFO’d Imagine someone who didn’t apply for the open day, but does so well in the VI and has a superb application, of course they will be progressed.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Lmaooo same🤣🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know this doesn't answer your question, but could I ask when you applied and when you received a test invitation, please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You dont have to
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mayer Brown has no application questions this year. Am I correct?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Grad Rec said same too. They said it’s to save word count. Like it’s 650 words, so use it wisely.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    “Do you require permission or a visa to work in the office location(s) you are applying to?” When firms ask this question on the application form, is it in relation to the vac scheme or if offered a tc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations! May I ask when you submitted your app and got the test invite please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Definitely. why not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from Sidley for Spring/summer, please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You don’t have to
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It takes a while but you will get it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’ve heard that Weil VI is four questions. I only got three questions. Should I be worried 🥺
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think I saw someone mention that their friend received a summer offer. so far they only seem to be progressing spring candidates
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    just one. then HR interview next.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    He/she said spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    congrats! when did you get the test invite
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For Weil, I'd say expect replies after the deadline.

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