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  1. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Oh my god, that is such a short interview – can I ask you (or anyone else who reached this stage) what that was like? They must have only asked one or two questions with no time to be friendly at first and build rapport? Did it feel quite sudden? How soon after receiving the email to schedule...
  2. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No, fortunately, it was for a regional office- but that's good to know about AG! :)
  3. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I hope so! I only completed my DLA WG last night, and I was worried that I was too behind in the rolling cycle to receive an AC invite in time. 🫠
  4. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How soon after submitting your initial application did you get an invite to the WG? I submitted my application a couple days ago and when I go back to the application portal it says, "Thank you for your interest in DLA Piper. Please complete your assessments as soon as possible." But I haven't...
  5. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I attended the Burges AC on March 6th, they emailed to say that they hoped to contact us with updates on the outcome by this past Friday. It is Monday and I haven't heard back, but someone I know who also was at the same AC told me they called him with an offer on Wednesday. But he also knows...
  6. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have been invited to the CMS final round interview for the insight program, and been offered a place for the Thorntons AC!! Just as pleased as I am nervous 🫠
  7. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I heard back from a Scottish firm that I applied for that said my application scored well, but fell very narrowly below the threshold for the first selection of the AC- but said that they will hold my application on reserve in case any slots should become available. Has this happened to anyone...
  8. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can you share which BS office? I applied to their edinburgh office and I just recieved an email saying they will get back to us by February 14th.
  9. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How does it work being a Scottish law student applying for any english law firm VSs? Is it feasible or would you be majorly disadvantaged?
  10. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are you waiting to hear back after an AC or VI? I passed the VI december 19th and still waiting to hear if I got shortlisted for the AC in edinburgh :(
  11. Lizardlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Which location you are applying for? Sorry i'm new and don't know the etiquette here, no worries if you can't say! I just submitted my WG for them and I was stressing that since they are rolling they would have already filled most roles, but I heard that they haven't hosted any ACs here yet.

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