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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes there is a test. Grad rec confirmed. Blame Gen AI, writing applications are now becoming too easy. Even some universities are moving away from written coursework
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Definitely plenty of time. We are still in september
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I was about to ask this. They did say that there was an error on Cappafinity's end, and that we should get it soon. But still no update
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    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hi Alex I have a strong interest in PE and have taken my time to try to understand this practice area, including the secondaries market. However, I am still unclear on what advice law firms (especially Paul, Weiss) give to the portfolio companies. This is because I believe that PW is more...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Spoke to Grad Rec at Legal Cheek's event yesterday, and they said they would send it out in batches. EVERYONE will get an invitation, and they haven't started reading apps yet, but will soon. She said the first round of tests should go out before mid-October. But your application will be read...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I didn't know Gibson Dunn did online assessments. It was mostly two round interviews right?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Jaysen Are there any word counts for the Willkie Open day questions please

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