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  1. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks, Afraz!
  2. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How worried should I be that I included my open days (seven consolidated into one) in the work experience section for Shoosmiths? Recently found out their Grad Rec team says not to do so. Apart from this thought I wrote one of my strongest applications.
  3. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! I applied in the first week of November and took the test three weeks after that.
  4. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Fieldfisher Vac Scheme (Pathways to Practice) AC. Would appreciate any advice.
  5. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks, same with me. Just wanted to confirm. 🤝
  6. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Was I supposed to receive a confirmation email after I submitted my stage 2 test for Milbank? Only received a confirmation after stage 1.
  7. Mikeross750

    Hi Abbie, I hope you are well. I was wondering if I could PM you with a quick question regarding...

    Hi Abbie, I hope you are well. I was wondering if I could PM you with a quick question regarding my Visa status on an application?
  8. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any news on Withers Spring Vac Scheme post-interview?
  9. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    OC's test was designed to cook aspiring solicitors full of energy and dreams.
  10. Mikeross750

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    nope waiting as well, hopefully we do find out tomorrow
  11. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Applied mid-October as well. :)
  12. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    that's interesting I have this:
  13. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    did they specify mid-Jan? My automatic Vantage email says 'you will hear back in due course' and that's it.
  14. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from Withers or Cooley?
  15. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm very sorry to hear this, also PFO from DLA and yet to hear back from Fieldfisher. May I ask how you found the interview and if anything stood out?
  16. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They just let me know with a PFO 3 mins ago ahah
  17. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, I applied mid-October, got the test a few days after, then the proofreading exercise in the beginning of December and interviewed a week ago
  18. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from Withers after the interview for their vac scheme and/or got told when the decision will be made? How was your experience with the interview generally?
  19. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Its definitely not automatic don't worry, I received mine like 3 weeks after I applied (for the placement rather than direct tc)
  20. Mikeross750

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, thank you! I believe they started progressing applications around one month after the applications opened (as stated on their website), but in an irregular pattern. I believe I received the SJT in late October, then got the invitation to the proof-reading test yesterday, and was invited for...

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