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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Honestly, I just want a response at this point, because my holiday is so booked, and I’m already overexcited about the upcoming tripo_O
  2. TCLA0322

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I already booked my holiday (13th-20th Dec) during July, so…😪
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    post wgt
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    cms pfo：（
  5. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same question: as it stated as "We will accept applications for our 2026 spring and summer vacation schemes from penultimate-year law students and final-year non-law students, as well as those studying for postgraduate degrees,"
  6. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When writing Davis Polk cover letter, who should we address? thx.
  7. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    2nd Spet
  8. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Jones Day interview invite (summer vs) just come in
  9. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think, as many people on this forum (including Jaysen) have said, the number of firms you apply to really depends on your strategy. I believe it should not be a one size fits all approach. We all have different backgrounds and academic records. For example, a bad grade in one module, limited...
  10. TCLA0322

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    King & Spalding open day pfo: said they can offer a February virtual insight session.
  11. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    PWC vi invite; anyone know what type of questions they ask??? First time applying to Big 4, thought I screwed up their shl test
  12. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    DLA piper passed the wgt email
  13. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I have a question. How should I answer Skadden’s prompt: “If you could choose a career other than law, what would you choose?” Do I need to pick something that links back to “why law” or “why the firm,” or can it just be any example? Last year I wrote that I wanted to be a stand-up comedian...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, for reference, I received the test automatically, but the test took approximately one hour to do, the app form is very short, one hour also ( if you do have completed work experience with you to copy & paste), but I do suggest if you really want to apply, do it ASAP, to avoid any technical...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    DLA piper wgt invite submitted on 6th Nov
  16. TCLA0322

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have an idea when we are supposed to hear back for King & Spalding 27th Open Day
  17. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    cleary wgt invite (summer vs) : does anyone know pass percentile for cleary? [applied on 3rd Oct]
  18. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    15th Sept submitted, 22th done the test
  19. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    "Good morning, Thank you for your interest in A&O Shearman. We would like to inform you that the Summer Vacation Scheme is open exclusively to penultimate-year university students. As you have already graduated, your application does not meet the eligibility criteria for this programme...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Gibson Dunn summer vs pfo, happy Friday

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