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  1. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from Linklaters?
  2. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone?
  3. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it at all worth applying to firms like linklaters if you do have a 2.1 overall in first year but some modules at 2.2 (because of mitigating circumstances). Like being realistic do you have a chance.
  4. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    But so are vacation schemes, are you sure it’s still worth doing a VS application given I couldn’t get the OD (mb if I’m being pessimistic)
  5. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I was just wondering, if a firm rejects you for their open day, is it worth still applying to their Vacation scheme? Does a rejection from the firm open day effect chances of getting into the VS?
  6. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yh some people have gotten invites.
  7. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did you receive the first test out of interest? I got mine on 13/10. Idk what batch that is.
  8. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone still waiting for Freshfields second online assessment? Also have L&W sent out all OD invites now?
  9. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone still waiting for Freshfields second online assessment? Also have L&W sent out all OD invites now?
  10. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm still waiting to receive the second online assessment for Freshfields summer VS. Should I be worried?
  11. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I was just wondering, if a firm says that they assess applications for their vacation schemes on a non-rolling basis, is it really okay to apply whenever you think you are already or should you still make an effort to apply as close to the opening date as possible? e.g HSF, Latham, Linklaters
  12. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the white&case summer vacation scheme open to applications from penultimate year non-law students?
  13. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry if I’m getting a bit annoying (just a bit anxious), have NRF given out summer vac scheme offers yet. Also how do I gauge if I did well in my AC or not - it was my first ever one. Never done an hour long interview before in my life.
  14. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, has NRF gotten back to anyone yet (post AC)?
  15. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, what’s the best way to prepare for a negotiation group project? And what’s the best way to prepare for a case study?
  16. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Everyone, I got an AC invite for NRF🦾 (I honestly dk how I was yapping throughout that interview) I’ve never done an AC before. Was wondering if anyone has any general tips for prepping and anything specific for the NRF AC specifically. Also how many people out of everyone who applies...
  17. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just did my NRF interview. I’m a non-law. how do I gauge whether or not I did well. I feel like i rambled/stumbled over myself a bit at times, but overall it was decent I think but idk. Like some answers were quite Strong, some had strong parts but also some very weak parts, 1 I just really...
  18. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, I have been invited for a video interview for NRF for the summer 2025 vac scheme. I was wondering if anyone has any tips for preparing for them. What kind of questions do they ask?
  19. STEM Student

    Hi, I hope you're doing well I'm applying to Freshfields for their summer 2025 vac scheme...

    Hi, I hope you're doing well I'm applying to Freshfields for their summer 2025 vac scheme tonight and was wondering you'd be willing to have a look at my statement since you're someone who amazingly got an offer for the vacation scheme last cycle.
  20. STEM Student

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'd also appreciate some advice for the NRF arctic shores. Got the invite today

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