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  1. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello Would it be alright to know if there was any VI questions?
  2. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie Whitlock , in the reed smith app form, would you recommend putting my extracurriculars and positions of responsibility in the work experience section? or is it better to exclude it from this section
  3. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those that passed the first HL test, any tips
  4. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie Whitlock , I was reapplying to Reed Smith - but last year, I listed their Diversity and inclusion as one of the reasons. would you recommend changing that this year? - as RS has changed ED&I to Culture & Engagement. I'm also not sure if their affinity groups exist anymore in the UK...
  5. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody have tips for the first stage of the commercial awareness competition?
  6. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody not got the first test for hogan lovells winter scheme after applying? Should I email grad rec?
  7. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody who applied to HL near 24th September got their inital test?
  8. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody got bclp open day offers yet?
  9. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does anybody know if Gibson Dunn or Forsters places high importance on a first or an extremely high 2.1?
  10. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They mention they open on 19 September but I can't access their apps either
  11. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody who has applied to Sidley Austin in the first week of September heard back?
  12. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know if DLA Piper sponsors visa's for trainees in their Birmingham officer?
  13. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @ZNadeem, how many extracurriculars would you recommend mentioning? Would 4 be too much for 250 words or should I stick to three?
  14. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can my volunteering experience be in the work experience section? - it was giving advice to clients and guiding them through forms
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody received the mayer brown test yet?

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