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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Ahh love this perspective thank you :)- lawyersum
- Post #898
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Right, if you achieved below AAB at A-Level (I achieved ABB) without mitigating circumstances, you are barred from applying to Hogan Lovells. The application form will not let you proceed. Lovely... Great firm, but such a shame.- lawyersum
- Post #894
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yeah, I guess you could say that! But, I would recommend checking their website for regular updates, as it is all very new it seems.- lawyersum
- Post #853
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
100% agree with you. Unfortunately the only pov that seems to matter at Freshfields is their own! It seemed very obvious that they were overjoyed at the prospect of not having to read any authentic cover letters.- lawyersum
- Post #846
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Leaning towards bad...but I mean from their pov would they rather read 4000 850 word personal statements or filter out 4000 applicants based on a singular pointless test benchmark...- lawyersum
- Post #837
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yes I heard direct from grad rec at Legal Cheek's Law Fair- lawyersum
- Post #835
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
This year they've removed the 850 word personal statement and replaced it with a short application form (probably detailing grades, personal info) and a blended interactive assessment which will probably form the bulk of their decision-making. The assessment sounds mainly SJT based.- lawyersum
- Post #832
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yep :)- lawyersum
- Post #779
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Jones day interview! If anyone has any specific experience pls dm x- lawyersum
- Post #772
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I would really encourage you to have a deep dive into the firm's thought leadership on their website. Choose a sector, and look at all the recent reports, articles etc that the firm have written, you will likely find something other than AI to write about (I hope!). If you want to keep with the...- lawyersum
- Post #703
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Has anyone who applied for Jones Day (Winter) this week received a positive or negative response?- lawyersum
- Post #700
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yeah for graduates the training contract app is the only option!- lawyersum
- Post #600
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
A cover letter is required, not the CV. On their application portal, this information is written at the top once you start your app.- lawyersum
- Post #595
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I'm also experiencing this. Not sure what to do, maybe wait it out until tomorrow then flag it to grad rec if it persists?- lawyersum
- Post #540
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thanks so much for the clarification :)- lawyersum
- Post #517
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Good evening everyone. Does anybody have any advice on how to genuinely make a personal connection with facts about the firm and yourself? I find that I can get loads of stats and info about a firm, but it ends up reading like a shopping list in my answer. For example, with energy deals (I’m...- lawyersum
- Post #511
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
2:1 in every module, not just the yearly average.- lawyersum
- Post #480
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yes, at their application masterclass event last week. It was quite a hard requirement, not sure why they haven’t written it on their website.- lawyersum
- Post #479
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
For those of you wanting to apply to A&OS, seems like their academic requirements are very strict, to the point where you are advised not to apply - for context, I achieved ABB A Levels and only 2 2:2s in first year. Emailed to ask whether it was worth applying. Always check with grad rec if...- lawyersum
- Post #471
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Completely agree. It used to be a case of being able to avoid firms with an SJT, but now that is simply not an option if you want to put in a competitive number of applications. Having applicants do the test first is a very good idea that will unfortunately only stay within the confines of this...- lawyersum
- Post #391
- Forum: Applications Discussion