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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Haha, yes, that's definitely on my list!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Jessica, thanks! So, do you think I should be using up the 250 words? I'm just a bit confused on how much detail they're wanting.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker For the Debevoise & Plimpton application, they ask: 'Please indicate if there are any preferred practice areas that interest you.' (250 words). Is there any chance you could clarify whether you think they're asking for a 200-250 word answer about my preferred practice areas and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, I think so. They'll review them and decide who to move on to video interviews.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Me too! I wish you all the best, hopefully we'll both get through and see each other there! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think they allow TC apps from anyone who hasn't already done their VS. At least, that's what others have said on here.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same!! So happy! Which office have you applied to?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm really sorry! I wish you more success on any other applications. Could I ask if this was post-app or post-test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did you find this out? I don't know whether or not to email them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations! That's fantastic! I did it last year and I think I used some of TCLA's free case analysis resources in prep, and watched preparation videos that were made by one of their employees on Instagram, and that prepared me pretty well for that part. I didn't pass on account of my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I seem to have four moderates and two higher ones, but I wouldn't base whether you'll pass on what other people have as we don't know which ones they place the most importance on.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I received an email saying I'd passed two days after taking the assessment, so you'll probably hear around then!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think I've seen two comments by people who said they've been rejected.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I emailed Grad Recruitment and they sent me mine.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would if I were you. I reached out after I mistakenly put I'd worked more than 16hrs a week during my A-Levels rather than fewer, and GR were fine about it and just had me add a note stating the mistake and what the answer was supposed to be.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Slaughter & May PFO, applied on the 2nd Sept.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied on the 17th and was invited for to do the test today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    17th then, my mistake! I just knew I applied a day after they opened, and must have got the dates mixed up. I just received the WG today. I think you're fine, a friend of mine applied towards the end of Oct and got the VS and then TC, so it's fine if you haven't got around to it yet!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I've sent them an email, I'll let you know what they say.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Have you received yours? I haven't yet and I applied on the 13th Sept.

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