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  1. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Pretty sure they’re non-rolling. The vac scheme deadline is 01/01/2026. Does anybody know what the dates are for the schemes? Idk if I’m looking in the wrong places but I can’t seem to find the vac scheme dates anywhere lmao.
  2. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Gibson Dunn and ‘reasonably decent’ in the same sentence? I thought they were pretty good? This is Gibson Dunn’s reaction after seeing this comment about their status as a US firm:
  3. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    My face when I arrived on campus for a seminar at a Northern RG uni for the first time only to discover I was in fact the only northerner in the room… It was a struggle frfr! I’ve got a weird hybrid of a scouse and manc accent and I would get made fun of for how I pronounced diff words. :(...
  4. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I relate to this personally as a fellow northerner hahaha. It’s difficult and the imposter syndrome is real. It’s mostly psychological but people have had awful experiences by being told to ‘change’ their accent if they want a successful legal career. It’s probably an indication of that firm’s...
  5. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    https://ropesgray.app.candidats.io/roles I think it’s this link here. You do have to scroll down towards the bottom of their GR webpage for it tbf.
  6. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m working on my Cooley app atm and one of the app questions is as follows: We are all ‘work in progress’ and need to celebrate our strengths but also focus on our areas for growth. Please tell us about you (strengths and areas for growth). (300 words) What does this even mean lmao. Questions...
  7. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is the grad rec team at Reed Smith trying to get through all of our apps by 23:59 tonight:
  8. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Lowkey this screams it’s Baker McKenzie or Mayer Brown (US firms similar pay to MC). If it’s either of these, he should be fine for lateralling. I’m sure Mayer Brown is considered one of the best firms for its training quality and is targeted by a lot of the more ‘prestigious’ US firms.
  9. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Milbank’s app form is work history, academics and personal details so also pretty short.
  10. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’ve sent around 18 so far since Sept and want to send around 9-10 more for VS. I know there are mixed feelings about how many firms is a decent number. Some people will try say less than 10 to ensure each app is of the highest quality, others say send at least 50 cos it’s a numbers game. I...
  11. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think it’s app — video interview — assessment centre — vac scheme — training contract offer. At their open day they said that the AC used to be on the VS but now they’ve moved it forward.
  12. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody heard anything from these firms who applied on or after these dates: Dechert Spring VS post app (sent 30 Nov) Akin Spring VS post app (sent 13 Dec) Weil Spring VS post SJT/VI (14 Dec, TI 17 Dec) Reed Smith Winter VS post app (sent 18 Dec) I’m gna assume they’ll respond in the new...
  13. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This probs depends on what your overall degree average is. I’ve got a similar profile to this and I’d spoken to their grad rec guy who said based on my circumstances I shouldn’t simply self-reject, so he encouraged me to apply. It’s non-rolling (closes on 1st Jan 23:59). There’s 6 app questions...
  14. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Imagine we’re thinking there’s an excruciatingly complex, multi-layered advanced process which grad rec use to determine who gets offers and who gets told to kick rocks, using all their blood, sweat and tears, but irl they’re acc doing this: 🥲
  15. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Lowkey interested in this topic too so if anybody has any insights pls do share them. What sets Akin’s funds practice apart from Debevoise and vice versa? Idk if this question was alr answered by someone so I have decided to bump it lmao.
  16. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats on getting Akin’s test! Can I ask when did you apply to them?
  17. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The app form is just personal details, academics and work experience. The first stage test is just an SJT (not amberjack it’s their own test). It has some timed written questions too. There aren’t any video interview questions. This is for the trad route idk about LevFin.
  18. Harvey Specter

    My TC app journey (25/26)

    Hey guys, it’s me again lmao. Guess it’s time for me to post another update on this tracking thread so here goes: Apps that were rejections: Jones Day Winter VS post app HSF Kramer Winter VS post test Paul, Weiss Winter VS post app Cleary Gottlieb Winter VS post app White & Case Winter VS...
  19. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Idk if this is gna make any sense but what’s the diff between applied intellect (verbal and numerical) in the amberjack compared to the applied intellect pillar in the SJT? They both have the exact same label and it’s super confusing to me. What does applied intellect mean in both cases?
  20. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Legit same. I didn’t refer to my work experience at all in any of the questions lmfao. I linked back to Weil and all my interactions with them but that’s about it. Now I’m refreshing my email inbox every 2 mins like a melon waiting for a PFO. This is gna be Weil to us after they watch our VIs:

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