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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I've not heard back either, hopefully they are releasing in batches
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think it could depend on a combination of the practice area in which they qualify, the market conditions at the time of their qualification/when they wish to move, and the firm's ranking (or reputation) in that specific practice area. I heard (anecdotal but from a lawyer at a US firm) that...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard anything from McDermott?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For everyone asking regarding the CMS AC, it is for the London office, and I completed the VI on the 26th nov
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    RS, Macfarlanes, Skadden PFO followed by a CMS AC. Interesting day i suppose
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, could you expand on Akin being super rolling? During the open day did they indicate when ACs will start?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have insights on Macfarlanes' stage 2 online assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if it's worth applying to HSFK with one 2.2 module? On the app form, it does mention they look for consistent 2.1s throughout all modules, but how strictly is this adhered to/enforced?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Detail, Growth, Inclusion
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    From my exp this usually means 23:59 tomorrow, but I would submit it before the 30th just to be safe
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Took 5 weeks to hear back from submitting my app. Their graduate recruitment team is quite small (only 2).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Far too early to tell. I think I received my stage 2 about 2 weeks after completing stage 1.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry to hear about RS and HL. If you don't mind me asking, how long did RS take to get back to you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah I received a pfo about a week ago for summer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    18 Oct!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats!! When was your interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    28 Oct
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sure, it's for the London office. My scores were kinda average: 6, 6, 6 (I think)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Simmons AC!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock do you have any tips for the Reed Smith online assessment + VI? Thanks in advance

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