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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Please explain the comet browser cuz I’m tired of manually inputting my work experience 🥹
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So Who exactly then got the White & Case Open day, or did they PFO everyone??!🤨🤨🤨🥺
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No, his application will be reviewed, but he will do another test
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I mentioned more than one question in mine😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I want to clarify some points, as I realise I may have been unclear in my earlier message. I met with Grad Rec at the Legal Cheek Live event in London and asked extensive questions. Here are the key takeaways: 1. Testing Process: Everyone who applies for an open day will need to complete a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No you wouldn't. You just wont do any tests again
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The one on Thursday, the 6th. They reply within a week of the date, so I assume people who applied for the one on the 13th should hear back on the 6th.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    There isn't, but grad rec said they assess how concise a student is in this area. Feel free to type whatever you want, but please don't waffle.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats! Is this for spring or summer, please? Grad rec said it's mostly competency and motivational. Even if there are commercial awareness questions thrown in, it wont be too technical. You should expect that in the partner interview
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same here!! Massive Congratulations to all who made AS CAC semi finals See you there as well Skadden Cohort! @Vakil
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone here who has heard bk from Gibson Dunn post test, did you apply for spring or summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This test results will be used for the vac scheme. You won’t do another test again.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mine took two weeks to arrive so you may still get an invitation
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hiyaa.. did you apply for spring or summer please
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did the test myself dear. This is my first time doing an application to them so didn't know their process before
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For me personally I hold off. I have specifically applied to three open days only cuz I need more information on those firms😭 I need to attend and if I don't get in, I will shamelessly beg anyone that goes for notes

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