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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah Monday has always been the brightest day and Friday is the most gloomy day for the law firms' recruitment!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hmm maybe you're a few exception of them, was it the second test that you did late September?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, there is but they don't have VI at all, both first and last stage, you can download their brochure for more detailed info https://www.milbank.com/a/web/xkLEqFHHqc6XCFZncsHcvP/aPoXXi/1-5400_bro_lnd_london-recruiting-brochure-v92.pdf
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If you did the simulate after 12th October, I'd assume not. Typically they will finalise it on 2 batches. If you applied and did the first + second test between August to 9/10 you've must gotten AC or PFO. The second batch (10/10 to 5th December) is likely to be announced after the deadline...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Weil test, SJT +VI invite just now! Applied on 12/10. Don't lose hope if you haven't received it yet!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    OMG!! Cooley Open Day Invite just now. Finally the anxiety just let it go! It's among my Top 7 law firms!!! It was my second app after PW, but it wasn't generic. I wrote some American spellings like 'Learned' and "rigor" 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They can't if your profile is private or use another email. I'd personally done some back at college with university email address, not personal email that I used for job application.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thx for the correction. I meant verbal and critical thinking test, not numerical. Pardon me I was mixing up with another verbal test which usually paired with numerical.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Attended their open day and the HR said there is a timed numerical and verbal tests. The others are untimed.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, I worked at Venture Capital and Small Investment Banking before which handled hedge fund clients, startup, and family office. For up-to-date sources, I am following venture capitalists on LinkedIn. And for data sources like self made vs inheritance millionaire they cited from Voronoi...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, is this the 1st meet on November 20th? could you ask at the open day, when would they sent invitation for the 3rd (December) open day which closed yesterday? I drafted my VS app and applied open day in December, I'd ask them later at the event.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, For open Day application at law firm with strong private wealth practice. Is it safe to mention Russia on my essay? I know when I worked 3 years ago at the UN the sanction just started to be lifted. I recently read in 2025 sources that countries where wealth offshores are mostly happening...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This was correct for you because what you've said is partially true. The timeline order is the feature of the platforms, not the sole intention of the firms. What I stated is more appropriate. So, that makes it less possible to save this work section.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys stop this debate. This all started from Trump and all the way to law firms to AI usage. As an American grad I feel very lame to this topic, everyday my friends at group chat is telling me about these topics. If you want debate further then go to Quora, Fishbowl or Reddit. There are plenty...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not exactly, but because some firms define work experience distinctively. Some recognise volunteering, open days, and forage as a job opportunity whilst some don't and quite strict. Even, fulltime jobs like cashier at shop or waitress at McDonald's aren't job they want. Willkie is the example...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have different strategies. Usually, I don't mind about spring or summer as most firms do not specify exactly which scheme dates (especially between spring and summer) you could choose, it will eventually decided after you pass the assessment day or final recruitment stage before VS. The...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Clyde & Co open day invite!!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey don't be upset. You still can apply Dubai TC at Clifford Chance, Stephenson Harwood, White & Case. They offer accommodation and flights ticket too, especially if you are at least bilingual fluent in Arabic, having roots from the middle east and/or citizen in the Arab League or GCC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    IMO me too.. which track are you applying? Spring or Summer? I am on leveraged finance track and would like to tell a bit more about islamic finance seat on my test, but due to time constraint I forget it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That's cool. I am currently drafting for my VS applications and will submit them after the open days: • Taylor Wessing • Skadden • Goodwin • Shoosmiths • Reed Smith Planning to apply/Waiting for the open day outcome: • Gibson Dunn • Stephenson Harwood • Cooley • Clyde & Co Hope to get more...

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