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  1. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    A tad concerned about this, so if anyone could let me know, thanks! :)
  2. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who applied to Mishcon, did it say you've applied to 'Talent Aquisition Portal' in your email, rather than the firm name? Thanks!
  3. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    One tip- don't always prioritise speaking to your supervisor first. Showing initiative and giving things a go is quite important in these tests. Going to your supervisor on some things is great, when its needed, but other things you rank first diving straight in.
  4. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Latham seems to be very quick or even automatic So if you’ve waited for more than a few days after completing stage 1 it’s very likely to be a PFO I am afraid. Freshfields do seem to take a bit longer- people have waited weeks for stage 2.
  5. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    First of all, I actually think your application is decent. Willkie is a particularly competitive firm- so your application doesn’t have to be bad to be rejected- just not good enough. But I am sure you are on the right track. I can sense bits do seem a little bit AI-like. Maybe they picked this...
  6. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Monday eve last week! what about you?
  7. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone still waiting on Willkie?
  8. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the VI all strengths-based? Thanks! ☺️
  9. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any tips for preparing for Freshfields stage 2 would be great, thanks! ☺🙏
  10. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Freshfields stage 2 test! Applied deadline.
  11. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hogan Lovells Job Sim invite. Only completed stage 1 yesterday! 😁
  12. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Everyone stop worrying about Willkie! 1) They’re not rolling and look at every application (as stated on their website). 2) They’ve also got a new graduate recruitment manager (and probably a spike in applications given all their outreach this year), so that should explain any delay in them...
  13. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks! Yeah I applied 30 minutes to the deadline for a magic circle firm with rolling recruitment, so not holding out much hope. 😅 We’ll see!
  14. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long were people waiting for FF stage 2 (or a PFO…) Thanks! ☺️
  15. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Are these Taylor Wessing PFOs for Spring or Summer?
  16. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long did people wait before getting Bird & Bird WG?
  17. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ok just to gauge where Pinsents are likely at please could you 👍 this message if you’re still waiting, 👎 this message if you got a rejection, and 🏆 this message if you got an AC. Thank you! ☺️
  18. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any BCLP interviews for those who applied in the last couple of weeks? This is for Spring.
  19. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Super sad that Gemma Baker has left Willkie. I feel like it’s been a quiet exit but she’s one of the best recruiters! I wonder who’s taken over at Willkie? Anyone know?
  20. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know how long you have to wait before you know you’re temporarily in the clear post-BCLP and Taylor Wessing tests? I know they both send PFOs quite quick if you don’t hit the benchmark.

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