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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Paul, Weiss WVS PFO. Expected it since it was my first VS application ever • Plenty of spelling and syntax mistakes and generic response on 1st essay as I was rushed to apply 3 hours before the deadline. Just take it as a reflection and moving forward. On the email it's stated to apply next...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Here you go, don't forget to give likes so everybody would notice https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2025-26.9717/post-219702
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That means they will sponsor TC visa for international students who are freshly graduated from the UK universities and for those who've already stayed in the UK for their studies during the scheme. That goes the same for lot of firms like Akin, CC, DLA Piper, etc which are not allowing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Here's advice from the grad team when I attended their open day last week: • Consider the scheme dates: The spring one is brand new, previously they only offered summer one, but as many students requested spring they've opened it this year. Also, the summer one is fall between the academic...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah, I did it before my graduation at non law firm. It was definitely the toughest test I've ever had SHL is a provider just like Amberjack, Cappfinity, Arctic Shores, Plum, Sova, and Pymetrics. Whilst WG is a critical thinking test named after psychologist who found it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No reflection report? Yes, I got it 2 days after the second assesment! The first stage was SHL, they might using the same provider though. SHL has critical thinking test too and it's way more challenging than WG.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well, I just emailed my programme advisor, she does not allow the general phone number of the institution. Instead, she asked me to wait another 7 days to get any recommendations. Then, I directly reached out to another professor of my college who I still remember and know me when I topped in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just realised! I wanted to fill out my application on all-hires and it can't be loaded. Hopefully it will be back to normal ASAP as the deadline is Friday 31st October. This AWS issues are frustrating, last week I couldn't attend AAL events as all-day were cancelled. Glad, I had no test...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You'll get it in 48 hours post completing the second test. I just received it now after doing the test on Sunday. There's no Strenghts and weakness report, just bunch of reflective questions and acknowledgement that they will reach out in due course for the final outcome. I am expecting they...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For Milbank just practice SJT and WE you'd be Fine!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I am planning to submit my TC app Regarding academic referee, can we undisclose the phone number and just provide email instead? It seems like a compulsory. I hope they just accept a corporate email as phone number is a privacy.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You will be asked to do that if you pass the first stage, grades & eligibility screening.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Few weeks ago, I am afraid it has been closed days ago.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks god. I am relieved, it was Milbank's last question that matters, the hardest one as the first WE is easier, a generic prompt.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For a timed written assessment, is our work will be automatically submitted if we running out of time? I was panicking when I had 5 seconds left after checking the grammar, syntax, and spelling errors. I was about to click submit, but it says I am done.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! It's there on the confirmation mail, the day when you're registering. You can DM me if you still can't find the link.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nope, they don't have direct TC either. I've made a list for international students: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2025-26.9717/post-219702
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yep, next month
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Shoosmiths Open Evening Insight Day Invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Funny, I thought I missed AAL events and here it's just changed. Every country daylight savings period is different, sometimes it's confusing

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