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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What in the Video interview as well? I thought that was just for the SJT in the first assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Milbank's test automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am pretty sure MB posted something on their instagram story in a Q&A saying that they look at the whole application holistically, and look for an overall good performance. Not sure about Reed Smith though.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, does Latham only have a written application + SJT for their open day? I thought they had a VI as well
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anybody else find the way Freshfields set out the critical thinking test unsettling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    where have you seen that White & Case require a 2:1 in every module?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you know if that is just in relation to the critical reasoning aspect of it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Probably a stupid question but when talking about 'an outstanding personal achievement', how personal does it have to be? Is talking about my involvement in a society and something that was achieved (that I was part of) not personal enough, or would that be acceptable?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know if Ashurst review all applications along with their online test score or do they still only review apps which pass their assessment benchmark?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Im in the same boat. To be honest, I think two weeks before the deadline will be fine even though they are rolling.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is my cv being 1 and a half pages acceptable for NRF and other firms or should I try and cut it to 1 page?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    would make more sense to do the latter.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No, we review all applications after the closing date. from the Ashurst website
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How many questions do A&O Shearman's VI have?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, does anyone have any tips and guidance on how to answer/structure written case studies specifically rather than oral. Many thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Every single firm is highly competitive. But you have to put it into context because some firms may receive about 7000 applications but recruit 100 trainees and another may recruit around 5 and receive around 1000. Yet both are ridiculously competitive to land.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much Amma!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Two Clifford Chance TC email rejections in 15 minutes😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam Hi guys, I just wanted a bit of advice on how I could leverage my previous seat in Debt Finance to support the reason I’m interested in the firm (for their banking and finance practice area). This seat was only a day long and I simply just did research...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Legal cheek says AAB. However, this is just from what I’ve heard (so I’d take it like a pinch of salt because I’m not 100% sure) but I think if you have like ABB for example you will be fine if you have ofc a 2:1 and a strong application.

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