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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For some reason, I cannot upload my CV in pdf format on to DLA Piper application form. Anyone encountered the same problem?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It says in the email - I believe 4 days, but they say it is better to do before then. It doesn't take long anyway
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would imagine so
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any information on Milbank's online assessment? E.g. does it have video interview questions, SJTs, numerical/verbal reasoning components etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Milbank application has no questions. Just need to input grades, work experience etc. Can anyone confirm that this is the case on their end? it seems a bit unusual for there to be no questions (and, also unusually, the application form contains no SQE section). Thanks in advance!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    7 days
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The Mayer Brown Vacation Scheme application contains only one answer section: 'Please use this section to tell us about any academic or non academic achievements and interests not covered elsewhere in this application' Am I missing another one? It seems too little...
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    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Dear Lizzie, Thank you for kindly answering my queries. It is greatly appreciated! Best wishes, Sachin
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    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Dear @Paul @ Paul Weiss Good morning, and I hope you are well. My questions are as follows. 1) Do you take mitigating circumstances into account? 2) I am doing a ULaw LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) prep course, so I should have passed both SQE assessments by June 2026 - does Paul, Weiss...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Will they be present via video stream, or will they just reply to comments posted in this thread? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, I am trying to ascertain which firms compensate successful applicants for course fees they paid (i.e. GDL and SQE prep course/LPC). So far on my list I have: Skadden DLA Piper Debevoise & Plimpton; and Morrison Foerster. Does anyone know if any other firms also do so? Thanks in advance
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all - I am filling out Linklater's winter vac scheme app - and they do not seem to allow me to list postgraduate studies? Is this how they operate or this is an oversight on my behalf? Thanks in advance!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks a lot!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Also does anyone know if Covington Winter Vac Scheme apps are considered on rolling or non-rolling basis?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does Linklaters review Vac scheme apps on a rolling basis? I think NO - but cannot see on their website
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think better if UK/EU - but doesn't matter so much. More important is how well you understand (and can explain) the issue and how you justify your interest in it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Non-rolling
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For the question (from Sidley app): Detail your extra-curricular activities and interests and positions of responsibility. Please state what you feel you have gained from them and how others have benefited from your involvement (250 words max) Do you think it is necessary to link something...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just took out TCLA Premium membership, but I cannot see the Watson Glaser practice tests. Is anyone else experiencing the same issue?

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