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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am confused - is this an actual rejection then?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ok thank you very much for clearing that up for me :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    for the Forsters application question: "Forsters offers legal advice across a wide variety of areas. Which two practice areas are you most keen to explore during your training contract, and why?" does this refer to the 4 main areas which they work in or is it more specific, like their smaller...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    furthest to the right - how about you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is a simmons 6,5,7 test score good?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yh - I might just contact them 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did the test late september - and haven't heard anything yet. On Vantage it just says the application is submitted.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    should i assume pfo for macfarlanes after not hearing from them for over a month?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes I got a self-reflection report, the last email was an assessment confirmation
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did the Macfarlanes application and video interview a month ago now and I have received nothing back from them, not even a holding email. Is anyone in the same boat?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can anyone see their work experience section after submitting their Clifford Chance application when looking back on it? I can't see mine for some reason :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has HFW got back to anyone yet?

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