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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the UK Timezone just changed to GMT+0 today?
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    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    We're in the same boat as I graduated from an American University last year. We have alphabetical grades like Canadian system. Usually, I put them (the %grades) in the range, for instance if the transcript shows A I'll put 93 on the form (the % for each module is not listed on my transcripts but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just finished my second assessment at Macfarlanes, still waiting for the email confirmation. If I didn't get it, does it mean a PFO? The Second VI question is the hardest one. It's almost impossible to scrunitise it all in just 2 mins, maybe 4-5 minutes to be fair. Let's go tomorrow is Milbank!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi!! I just practiced with AI Video Interview Coach at TCLA, but never got 5/5 in any aspects, mostly got 2 or 3, and their feedback is too general and wondering if there is an example of videos when someone got 5/5. I am so struggling due to fillers and articulation which always reduce my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    TQSM! I'd definitely prepare them well for this weekend
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could you tell me whether the VI has unlimited time to prepare or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just attended TW Open Day, it was so lovely! Interactive and no freak face, exhausted like need vacation
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ah.. I'll be joining Taylor Wessing Open Day tomorrow, I'll be expecting a smile and prepare a warm smile for them too! 🙂 Also, I do agree, I have list of firms which have straight A* & A on Legal Cheek's score card across all 10 aspects, they are: • DLA Piper • Taylor Wessing • Charles...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Milbank test invite! - Leveraged Finance Summer VS!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Willkie's VI timed or untimed?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What makes it harder? Is it timed?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ikr, I saw their FAQs state if you can apply one VS and multiple ODs, maybe it's outdated like Weil. I didn't quite remember exactly why I can select one only. I find all hires form is not as handy as vantage as well, so it's more time consuming while fill that all. I just presume for PFO, not...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Oh gosh, I was shocked as I couldn't do that on the form since it allowed me to select one VS only. Will they open online OD soon? I saw threads from last year that they opened it, especially for those based abroad and local who got rejected. I don't bother for PFO as it was my first app ever...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it allowed? I thought only one app per cycle is allowed for the Vac Scheme, whilst the OD can be multiple.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Their FAQs on the website seems outdated. They haven't updated it yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! It's purely SJT and Critical thinking for the first test. You can study from the resources provided on their website.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello! I am not sure about it as I just applied yesterday, so I can't say as I haven't been progressed. But what I saw from someone's thread which was cited from the email it could not be automatic. Be aware that Milbank is stricter to grade as they don't ask any questions for the essay. If...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Someone here said if you don't get a PFO until the deadline, it's likely you've been progressed. If you fail the test, they will send you an email immediately. I personally waiting for the end of their taster week - open days till Friday to submit my app as I'd like to add some insights for my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They still can't fix it. All events today got postponed, felt like they have bad karmas lol I got 2 emails after the prev thread that I shared, they said all events after 2pm will be running, but then just now I got another email: "Unfortunately due to degraded performance following the AWS...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    TYSM!! I just invited to Macfarlanes 2nd test, minutes ago! My hard work is paid off as I did the first test on Saturday night while my friends asked me to hang out, sacrificing for a serenity for my test
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