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  1. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I want purely by the 1800 character limit. Went to next stage (WG)
  2. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    After submitting the Mishcon application, how long do we wait for the chat interview? And is it manually assessed or automatic? Thanks!
  3. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same here. I did it on 16th If I recall correctly.
  4. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't heard back since then. Doesn't seem like anyone here heard back either.
  5. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same problem here. Did it 3 weeks ago and never got a confirmation.
  6. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did you apply if I may ask?
  7. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you mind sharing when you applied?
  8. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any Same here. Meeting benchmark email on 29th and still haven't heard anything
  9. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Then maybe they just haven't gotten to our application yet. But if I recall correctly, some people were already doing ACs
  10. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Which scheme did you apply for ? I applied quite a while ago and was told i met their benchmark, but no PFO or progression after
  11. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    IS DLA Piper Watson Glaser test automatic? I got it on a Sunday and i'm wondering if it's automatic or it was actually assessed.
  12. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone that did first freshfields assessment and didn't get a second invite? I did the 1st on 13th.
  13. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anyone do the Milbank assessment yet? I'm wondering if theres a VI part
  14. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you guys think its OK to add mitigating circumstances when I had a 63% final grade? (Conversion from Dutch grades). My university had a specific teaching type which got screwed during the corona time. My point being that in the first 2 years I had more like 59% and 60% average, while in the...
  15. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you guys think the Mayer Brown SJT score of 4/9, 4/9, 6/9 and 8/9 is enough? Should I expect a PFO?
  16. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anybody still waiting to hear from Perkins Coie vacation scheme?
  17. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    May I ask when you applied
  18. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Would you guys say that direct TC applications are more competitive than TC through VS?
  19. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello everyone. I am currently getting ready to make applications for direct training contracts. I am graduated with an LLB from a Dutch university where we did a comparative study between EU law jurisdictions and England & Wales, and finished my LLM in London this year. I know the PGDL is not...
  20. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, For anyone that has already done the Goodwin VI, could you please give me an indication of what sort of questions are being asked? Whether competency or motivational etc. I'd really appreciate it :)

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