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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Akin Open Day invite too! Rejected by RPC though 😔😔
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from PW November open day?
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    Ask BCLP Anything! (2025-26)

    Thanks so much Izzy! If I may ask, do you have any recommendations on how to prepare for the test besides than familiarise myself on the format of the online test?
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    Ask BCLP Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi Izzy, I would like to know where can I practice the BCLP online test? I heard another recruitment member said that the BCLP online test is very tailored to the firm so there's not much to practice. I would like to know how can I pass the online test? Any tips on how to maximise my chances?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Where did you find the CMS practice test for WG, if you don't mind me to ask?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Interesting! Would you be able to share the link for the practice test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ahh that's fair, now i can see this with a clearer sense. Thanks for the help Andrei, your advice is gold! Really appreciate it 😊🙏
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for your reply, Andrei, your advice is really helpful! Would you suggest me giving my manager a heads-up now, or wait/stay silent until Monday and only let him know if I get selected for the insight day? I'm asking this because I've already told him I'll be free on Wednesday, and I'm...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi guys, I am currently facing a scheduling dilemma and I figured it might be helpful for me to hear some advice and opinion in this forum. So, I've got my first training shift at my current job on next Wednesday, 22nd. but there's a chance I might get invited to an insight day on the same day...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What? Really? I'm pretty sure I received an email from them saying that they are non rolling this year, and I saw multiple replies in this thread saying that they're not rolling this year?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ahh okay thanks! Guess this time i won't be getting that invite and visiting them haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No DLA Piper is not rolling this year, someone in this thread said it before andI emailed grad rec couple weeks ago they confirmed it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats!! Do you know if Skadden open day application is run on rolling basis? I applied on Sunday, and i haven't receive any invites..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know whether graduate can apply for freshfields vac scheme?
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    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    @LizzieArthey @Paul @ Paul Weiss Hi Lizzie and Paul, just wanted to ask whether applicants can reapply to another slot of the in-person open day after they got rejected?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Andrei Radu Hi Andrei! I have been enjoying your responses and I wanted to ask you on some guidance in how to answer this question for DLA Piper's Discovery Day application. I found it particularly hard in how to answer why I am interested in one of their regional office specifically. The...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats!! I am also applying for one of their regional office discovery day, do you have any tips on how to answer the question about why you pick that specific regional office? (In your case, Manchester)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'd assume it runs on rolling basis
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I see! Thanks for your explanation, that's really helpful! I never really look from this angle before. Could you also share some other similar examples that would help me to assess a firm's business prospects and it's quality of practice? Anything I can look up to besides than RPL and department...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Andrei, that's really helpful! I know this is not my question but I would like to know how is this information and statistics ( revenue per lawyer, department headcount, etc) helpful for application? Or how can i link these information to me personally if I want to use these stats?

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