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  1. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I attended a Mishcon open day and wrote Mischon every single time I referred to the firm. They still let me slide so perhaps it’s firm dependant. Was such a rookie error lmao. Smh. 😂
  2. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They’re rolling to the extent that they review our apps and video interviews on a rolling basis. All apps are reviewed regardless of when they were submitted. Same for video interviews. The third stage is a written exercise which I don’t think is going to happen until late Jan. Idk for sure. I...
  3. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Imagine I’ve only just finished Akin and I’ve been at this one question for the past 5 hours ffs… 😭
  4. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    My Company Law coursework was on this! Baso the title was whether a parent company which exercises control over its subsidiary company is liable for any torts its subsidiary commits and/or whether, in accordance with the single economic unit principle, the parent company will also face liability...
  5. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think Travers Smith and Macfarlanes also allow people to re-apply in the same cycle, subject to certain conditions which idk off memory.
  6. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Lord Sumption >> the other UKSC justices. 😎
  7. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think BCLP is a Cappfinity test and Reed Smith is Amberjack but I’m not 100% sure tbh.
  8. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can you imagine if grad rec at all these firms sit and browse through the forum chats and see the stuff we all talk about. We’re too unserious lmao, but nah hopefully we all smash these apps! 😅
  9. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    BCLP is worse because their test is automatic. If you don’t meet the test benchmark they won’t even read your app. Nasty stuff lmao. Imagine writing 2,000 words for nothing omg. 😂
  10. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is me but for Akin. It’s the final question for the form I need to do and it’s acc pmo. They ask 6 x 250 word questions it’s loooong asf. 😭
  11. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Small update: I fell for the gmail bait and ordered myself UberEats. Yet again I got distracted and am doing everything except my apps. Now I am back at my desk with more snacks and I will defo get a crack on with this stuff now (I hope) lmao. 🥲
  12. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They just won’t let up. If only law firms were just as committed to us as these companies :/
  13. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Every time I see a notif pop up I panic thinking it’s an app update, only to open gmail and see it’s yet another UberEats, Deliveroo and JustEat discount code and promo email…
  14. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same here lmao, idk what’s going on atp. It’s like my brains only activates AFTER I’ve submitted my app and only then will I spot 13849 mistakes and my app reads like it’s the most generic thing in all of human history… Just have to hope for the best in these circumstances I guess. 🫤
  15. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m in the same boat right now. I grabbed snacks to eat but I’ve alr finished them and still haven’t even started with any app questions. Gna need to grab more snacks and hopefully I acc do something in terms of applications this time lmao.
  16. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It’s just personal info, grades and work history. I can’t see any app q’s or space for a cover letter, so assuming the form is relatively simple. I’m going to submit mine in the next week or so.
  17. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nah matey it should be fine. I saw some people say they got the test after 6-7 weeks! No news is good news, that’s the mindset I try to keep!
  18. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Some people got their test within days but others didn’t get it until weeks later. I got mine I think 3 weeks after I applied. This is for Weil idk if Mayer Brown is the same.
  19. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They said they did this intentionally during their open day, as they want to assess how we convey our motivations in as concise a way as possible. I found it extremely difficult to do. 100 words isn’t enough words at all. 🙃
  20. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When I applied it was pretty spaced out but idk if it will be the same at this point onwards: 14 Oct: submitted application 27 Oct: received stage one test 04 Nov: sat the first stage test 07 Nov: received second stage test 21 Nov: confirmed adjustments for test 01 Dec: sat the second stage...

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