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  1. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I asked them in my response to the email :)
  2. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    From what I understand in the interview invite email, they contact the references before the scheme starts (presuming you get offered the wvs post interview) but you can start the scheme without it confirmed. I imagine it comes into play with tc determinations.
  3. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I got invited to interview today for the direct tc
  4. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I believe you cannot do a vac scheme if you have already committed to another tc. I had to sign a declaration for my upcoming vac scheme that I haven’t signed a tc elsewhere. Could be very firm dependent tho, not sure if it’s a general rule or not
  5. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sure I’ll ask them when I’m there in a few weeks!
  6. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    A friend of mine got through to hr interview with AAB/ABB (can’t remember which one, but wasn’t AAA)
  7. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I remember someone put in this forum a bit ago that grad recruitment said no acs until January!
  8. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    From going through their interview process over the last month, they def take a holistic review of your app. If you think it’s strong, they will see it. Good luck!
  9. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have no idea (I got the winter vac scheme for Sidley this year) but from what I gather winter vac schemes in general typically attract applicants who have move experience (final years)/post grads/career changers. Sidley’s wvs is also only 1 week and has a smaller intake because its use to feed...
  10. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know people who got through to HR/partner interview with ABB
  11. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If anyone has done a vac scheme (particularly with a US firm), could you pls share any tips to do well? Would LOVE to convert 😭
  12. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Was just over 3 weeks for me
  13. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If you are still referring to Sidley, offers are made via phone call first
  14. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    PW WVS <3
  15. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    My experience from this cycle is that they are super hesitant to move you to a different cycle, save super exceptional circumstances. When I asked it was because I told the I was doing another vac scheme and got told no, which is understandable. You not getting time off work is more out of your...
  16. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Dechert have given some out already!
  17. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry to hear about the PW PFOs, I understand for many it is a dream firm. I was fortunate enough to make it through to interview and will be very happy to offer my advice (once the winter is over) for the app stage should people want it :)
  18. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Dechert interview 😎 (and hsfk pfo, the second PFO they sent me this week💀)
  19. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know when we might hear back from Covington ?
  20. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Focus on firms that don’t use them!

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