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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Skadden PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! I’ll keep the forum updated
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for the insight! I had ECs but not very strong ones so I guess I’ll have to see
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats!! I applied on 5 November but haven’t heard anything so definitely not semi-automatic! I’m expecting a PFO because despite having A*AA, I only got a low/mid 2.1 with multiple 2.2 grades and I can’t imagine that with removing all application questions, they aren’t looking for strong A...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Some firms like Simmons, Bakers and Reed Smith send you your scores per 3 or 4 pillars, others don’t.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    To second this, what’s the usual approach to Amberjack scores? Is having a 25/36 the usual minimum and if that’s met, individual pillar scores aren’t that important, or some firms have minimum per each pillar?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    To be fair, Skadden is one of the few firms that directly and openly communicate outcomes in advance and specific to the day, so I’m confident that no one will hear back before the 16th.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!! Also the last question on Goodwin's app about further positions of responsibility/extracurriculars/awards etc. says 'briefly summarise': does this mean we're not supposed to talk about skills developed or link each back to the firm, just briefly list? They said at the open day to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone! I attended Goodwin's open day back in November but forgot to ask if they prefer prose or bullet points for their WE section - did anyone catch that?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I don’t think everyone received the second stage test, I’d be logical for them to filter out maybe 50% of candidates based on the first test, since basically everyone that met the minimum academic criteria received the first test anyways. I did mine today so I’ll keep the forum updated on...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    On the same note, Goodwin will close at 5pmish on 12nd December!! Be aware
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Also any tips for Milbank’s first stage test (post-application)? Can offer insights on HL, RS
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just finished RS’s test+VI: high verbal, mid numerical and 9763. If I felt like I did well on the VI, are these strong enough scores to make it to AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They’re going to pull your GCSE records from your basic Vantage account so there’s no space for those grades. Just make sure that your account has them correctly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you, I was thinking 4! Would you recommend highlighting exact skills developed and connecting them back to the role of a trainee solicitor? (The original question is: "Please tell us about your achievements and positions of responsibility.") Their grad rec said no skills under the work...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How many achievements/positions of responsibility did you discuss on Willkie's application given the 500 word limit? Gemma said 3 should be fine but firms usually have 300 words for this question not 500.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Amazing thank you vm!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did you also include extracurriculars or just actual WE?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you very much!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does Milbank prefer prose or bullet points in their WE section? Also, is highlighting skills developed in each experience a good idea? Some firms expressly ask for it while others seem quite against.

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