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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I don't quite remember, but I attended PMC selective OD last night and they're excellent in the clinical negligence. Couple weeks ago I also attended Clyde & Co non-selective open day and it's band 1 in the UK chamber too. You can always check it on the UK Chamber & Legal 500 England I guess to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not sure, but at the Open Day GR said they only hire 2 trainees each year for Cambridge office and 4-5 VS each scheme, so it must be competitive. I saw a guy applied to Cambridge here...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Orrick is among the list that doesn't sponsor PGDL anymore. I just realised its VC practice ranks highly both in the UK Chamber and Legal 500, even surpassing Cooley, I need to redact it from my list too. So sad but glad I haven't signed up 😢😞
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not sure, I didn't ask, but I should focus on the other apps this week lolll since the deadline is approaching, I also got invited to some tests already which is more certain as I got their OD, so was well prepared, confident, and tailored the app on another level. While I think some deserve to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    But in case of Linklaters it's more direct than CC. It states on the job description it requires at least 2 week subsequent legal work experience. I was assuming it's 'slightly preferred', now I interpreted it as 'highly preferred' or even mandatory.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Me neither, it was all due to the cloudflare outage so can't confirm exactly how the process would be. Then, they didn't attend the booth on the rescheduled date. I am thinking of withdrawing my Linklaters London-Asia TC as well before submitting. I just don't wanna waste more time and got...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yep, I never attended both firm events prior submitting, just Legal Cheek Fair post deadline, so I wrote the app based on my holistic due diligence and never thought I'd pass, that's why I said so. Do you think CC does prefer candidates who did VS in any law firms like Linklaters? I had no...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just checked it says still under review and I am applying for 2028 TC. I'd take it as a jackpot if I got shortlisted to AC as I never intended to apply before since I never went to their events or OD prior submitting my app like any other Magic firms! Lol
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I didn't apply, but I am guessing it'd say "no longer considered" or something like that.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yep, it was quick turnaround, I got the notification of passing the WG within 2 minutes of finishing it and I'm checking my portal now, it says archived too. Fingers crossed!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They have stated the date of outcome when you passed the WG. It's 8/12, good luck!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah. I received it everyday for about a week or less. Idk what it means, but some people also progressed with or without that jumpscare. Don't be upset! I haven't gotten the AC invite yet, there is still hope. I assumed those who got invited were applied for 2027 TC, if you're applying for...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'd be glad if they weren't jump scared like you, literally they sent to me that email every day!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry to hear, is this for Spring or Summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well, I think that suits international candidates outside the UK, mainly in continental Europe or Asia.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations!! What a looong turnaround, isn't it? I saw your comments here waiting for the results, submitted before the open day! 😅 Don't forget to share insight post test! We wish you a very good luck.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Maybe, just my assumptions they will take as many as candidates now from VS and hopefully they will open 2028 TC later in Summer like Reed Smith.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yea, I heard they lost so many great candidates last year who didn't accept their TC 2027 offer after VS. One I know secured a TC with Hogan, she rejected Weil TC offer too. What a GOAT she isn't?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yea, Milbank is known for its "working under pressure culture" and if other firms mention it, Milbank is another level. It shows how you can handle in an unexpected situation. If you could then you pass, it's the reasoning why they undisclosed or not mentioning it publicly, even those who...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Taylor Wessing Test invite just 15 mins ago! Applied on Friday, deadline day.

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