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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied for the spring programme and got the WG the same day, but some other people I know got theirs the day or two afterward! if this is for summer I'm not sure what the timeline would be like
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know if hogan Lovells have given Assessment centres for their summer schemes? I want to apply but as they’re rolling in not sure if there’s any point if they’ve already started giving out ACs
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bird and Bird AC!
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bird and Bird VI! If anybody is able to share any insights regarding the video interview at all it would be so greatly appreciated! I've done the simmons and simmons VI if anybody would like to swap insights haha
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied for the summer scheme and they will send out written assessments after the deadline
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It is at the end, there's 4 with unlimited time to prepare and they are motiviational/commercial based
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations!!! An amazing achievement. Would you mind sharing your scores from the sjt, and for which office this is for? Again well done!!
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long after WG did people get the VI for bird and bird? I applied for their spring programme!
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is bird and bird’a WG timed/do they check how long it takes you?
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sent my application this morning
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    bird and bird WG!
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same! I thought it went alright but people have had ACs and also outright rejections for not meeting the benchmark so I'm so incredibly confused!
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who got the Bird and Bird WG, how long did it take to get it after you sent off the application?
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So sorry to hear that. Was this for the spring or summer programmes?
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anyone do the cooley venture capital webinar with legal cheek? I had notes I wanted to put in the application but I didn't save them!
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    is it deep if I apply to Covington despite not having done any of their previous schemes or having met them? I really want to apply, I feel like I have done so much research on the firm and could give really solid answers but I just don't know if it is worth it if I haven't interacted with them...
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This has given me so much hope for a Simmons AC thank you <3
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So sorry to hear this! Would you mind letting me know which Taylor Wessing application was this for?
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hogan Lovells ask about insight days and events in the legal sector. On December 3rd I have Bristows STEM IP workshop and feel like it could be worth writing about this in my answer, but they are rolling and the deadline is December 12th. Is it worth waiting, or should I apply asap with them...
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have the Bird and Bird STEM open day tomorrow. I really struggle with networking, striking up conversation with trainees and lawyers and figuring out good questions to ask, but I want to make the most of the day so that I have some unique insight for my vac scheme application. Any advice at...

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