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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, sorry if a stupid question, but have you progressed to AC with them this cycle? I applied on Oct 1st and haven't heard back post test!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @c.t.tc @Vakil - thank you so much, super kind and helpful!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone on here ever been convinced they failed a written assessment (ran out of time) and still made it to AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Wondering if anyone has any insights on this - when firms score (selective) VIs, do they tend to look at that score alongside other elements of the application to decide to invite to AC? Or do they consider you from a completely blank slate at each 'new' stage? Wondering if anyone has any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did this a couple of weeks ago. My main advice would be to WATCH THE VIDEOS on the platform properly before answering the questions!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    is it worth applying to Cleary this late?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    a couple of days ago!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! I think the summer work experience is done completely differently, dont worry - I know people who have already been assessed and accepted/rejected this cycle for the DTC. March seems extremely late to be interviewed to me! Essentially, I am worried that by that point, all their spaces...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone, I've been offered an AC for Slaughter and May DTC in March (applied 9th November). Just wondered if anyone knows why they're so far in advance (I am concerned)? Has anyone else had this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    did anyone else horrifically run out of time on the Taylor Wessing WE
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, congratulations! Although, I thought that Withers wasn't rolling? I'm confused!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, just wondering if anyone has advice for the Willkie application. The education section includes the question: 'Please add any supplementary educational information including extra study and international qualifications' You are then separately asked: Q3 - Please tell us about your...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, is Travers' vac scheme rolling? I am confused
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does anyone know if Payne Hicks beach is rolling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is withers rolling? im so confused
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone - question about Macfarlanes. This year (I think) you can apply to the VS and direct TC in the same cycle. Just wondering - do your test scores carry over? Or do you do the test twice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    macfarlanes opened in August and they're rolling - is it too late to apply to the spring vac scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Question - don't know if anyone has any advice on this. Last year I did a vac scheme and then turned down a training contract at a very small, non-London firm. When discussing the vac scheme in applications, should I include that I declined a TC to apply to international firms? I do not want to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone else not received the Taylor Wessing test yet, despite getting a link to the prep hub & being told it would come last Friday? Just wondering if I need to email or not
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, just wondering if you have any advice (aside from tailor to the firm etc.) for written applications - well done for getting to so many ACs! Last year I just could not get past the application stage and am trying to find out what I am doing wrong!

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