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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    thank you! could I ask if this means that no more WVS interview invites are going out?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does the nrf vi have unlimited prep time?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    in the Freshfields tc application - does anyone know where you're meant to put any mitigating circumstances about uni grades etc.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    how do you approach the anything else to add question on apps like Dechert and hogan - is it meant to be a way to add a why commercial law why that firm answer or is it actually for other information
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    how do you talk about open days/ insight events in work experience sections - what kind of things are you meant to say about them as its not really task heavy
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    hi!! where are you seeing the word count for the cover letter?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    in terms of mitigating circumstances - if I have them for one set of exams, and have a letter from a doctor/ my tutor explaining it to examiners, etc.. at the time, should I explain that I have this evidence when mentioning it my form - how do firms tend to validate this sort of thing?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    for the nrf application, am I supposed to fill out the work experience section as well as uploading my cv or one or the other?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    how many parts are in the ashurst test? is it just critical reasoning and behavioural
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    thank you so much! does having too much legal work experience tend to work against you in open day apps?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    how rolling is dechert, idk whether to apply now or wait until after an event on the 2nd of oct but is that leaving it too late
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    is there much chance at success if applying for a vac scheme with a firm you got an open day rejection from, or is it still worth a shot
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    no this is why im confuses ahah, like ive been checking and it hasn't been available to actually apply for and now it says expired so not sure if its a mistake
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    have the Clifford Chance insight day applications opened?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    if it helps I know someone who applied in the last few days last cycle and ended up with a tc after the vac scheme!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    are graduates elligible for HL lift off?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    also having this problem! has anyone managed it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    any tips on how to talk about previous vac schemes in work experience sections
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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

    anyone have any advice on how to talk about past vac schemes on apps in the work experience section, what to include, etc.

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