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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah, I just dont know whether putting the time in for it is worth it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone been successful with progressing to interview stage with Sidley even with an avg of like 65 and one or two 2:2s. (Also no Mitigating circumstances)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    probably a stupid question, but would you guys consider most extracurriculars as positions of responsibilities? just trying to gauge what's acceptable to include in Willkie's question.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who attended one of the Latham OD's, we do just ignore the test invites right? lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone got any tips for Hogan Lovells' Job sim, i.e is the prep time for the VI unlimited and are they primarily motivational? would really appreciate anyone's insight.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What impact do you want to make at CMS? for anyone who has answered this question, and been progressed. how did you go about answering it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    depends on your time tbh. but 75-80 is usually competitive especially with good time.
  8. U

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Btw, pretty sure the OD doesn't 'fast track' you as such, they rewatch the VI you submitted for the OD along with your VS application.
  9. U

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much Abbie, I really appreciate that detailed response :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In no more than 200 words, tell us how the skills and attributes you have developed to date will help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer. would appreciate if anyone has any guidance/tips as to how they answered this/allocated their word count.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Have ppl received Hogan Lovells' Job Sim for their Summer VS after doing their first test. If so, how long did it take for HL to send over test 2?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For anyone who has attended an OD at Latham this cycle, I am just curious to know, how many people were on it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    is there just one question?
  14. U

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    so if you apply for their VS, they just assess your written application? (obvs because you have already passed the tests/VI).
  15. U

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think the 2nd test invite is selective (not 100% but from what I've seen/heard, it looks to be).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If a firm has a deadline for let's say the 31st but has no specific time, does this usually mean the deadline will be 23:59pm on the 31st, or 00:00 am?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah, I am actually not too sure. It's either just slow at sending out the second stage or maybe they have a minimum benchmark before the second stage. Id appreciate if anyone who applied for the October OD could tell us whether everyone gets the second stage invite or not, as that will help...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It could be, but I do think it's still pretty early - even if the test is automatic ppl will get it at different times and if it is selective they probably will be going through them this week, given the deadline was only on Sunday.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, yes this is for the grad rec open day. I am genuinely not sure whether the second stage is automatic or selective, though!

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