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  1. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Dreading the Reed smith VI, anybody who's done it - was it really hard?
  2. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it okay to look at your notes(on your laptop) when preparing for a VI with unlimited time- when the camera is on all through the test
  3. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Oh, I'm sorry!! I don't know what the turnaround is.
  4. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They said we would find out by mid-december. Idk if this helps but last year people started getting WE invites way before rejections.
  5. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone! When video interview/ app answers ask about recent developments that could affect clients, I want to make sure I’m focusing on the right kinds of news. In your experience, what are the most relevant types of updates to draw on for these questions? For example, do you usually...
  6. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey Can't speak for the others but last year I got ny test from reed smith after a month
  7. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No wonder I haven't heard back😂😂
  8. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it too late to apply for BCLP spring?
  9. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone who did their HL job sim towards the end of October got an AC?
  10. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can I ask if the camera was on the entire time?
  11. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know roughly when we will hear back from Pinsent Masons?
  12. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations! Is this for london?
  13. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock & @Andrei Radu I hope you are doing well Recently I completed a VI in which they asked 'why commercial law at X firm'. I structured it in this way - First - why commercial law and then why commercial law at this firm. It was also only 2 minutes - so I'm trying to prepare...
  14. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone who did the Hogan lovells job sim last week heard back?
  15. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ig it's a PFO for me then😂😂😂
  16. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It didn't have any last year.. but I'm not too sure about now. Btw can I ask when you submitted your application?

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