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  1. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! It's kinda sad tho coz I had made a really solid application! I think the firms should ask people to do the test first and then send the application forms selectively, best for both the candidates and the GR Team😔
  2. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How soon you get a PFO from Taylor Wessing after the test? Is that automatic? I did that abomination of a test yesterday morning and awaiting a rejection 😭
  3. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I added my volunteering experience, open days, position of responsibility, Awards received there...
  4. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for taking one for the team! Is it tough, any different or the usual Simmons and Weil one? Is the video on (translation: can I take it from my bed in my pyjamas???) And I assume it's untimed?
  5. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would suggest you to keep applying for Paralegal roles (Mishcon and Simmons always has one thing or another open) while you're working your temporary job. Being a research assistant etc etc at Uni speaks volume too (it helps my cause). There's always a way! But, I really hope you don't have...
  6. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Madison, Brave of you share this, and I'm pretty sure most of the people here, including me, can resonate a lot with it. We're all "high achievers" in textbook. Globally ranked University? Straight As? Triple Distinctions? Law? STEM? MBA? Government recognition for volunteering? Leadership...
  7. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    One way or other, I'm coming out of this application cycle with a career 😌😌😌😌
  8. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Paul Weiss to Paul Wanderlust era!
  9. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Shall get there in January. My mind doesn't allow me to work on a submission until the deadline, especially when it's not rolling 😭
  10. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Real. Them: application is rolling Me: still waiting for a rejection 2 months after my submission
  11. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Taylor Wessing test ia the worst experience of my entire fkn life!
  12. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    People who have applied on the last 3 days of the deadline for the Slaughter and May DTC, did you guys receive any update from the team? They're radio silent and IDK what to make out of it.
  13. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Day spoilt hearing THE A&O Shearman doesn't sponsor Visa for their Legal -tech programme. Like you're literally a top global law firm, do something.
  14. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Elle, girl, I honestly like your vibe. I think we should be friends and trauma bond this application cycle 😂
  15. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I hope it goes well for you! I'm hoping the application doesn't close before noon tomo, phew!
  16. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I was procrastinating my Kirkland application wanting to make it perfect, now I'm too overwhelmed to even complete it :(
  17. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That's a fun question NGL! I would have been a film critic! Being paid to watch movies, shitpost about them and interview (favourite) celebrities? Sign me up!
  18. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If we all get a trainee contract AC everytime someone has spoken about how dreadful the Latham interview is, we all would have atleast 30 training contract invites. That's not a lot (it is XD), but it's funny it happens all the time.
  19. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Heya! I mailed them about something else and sneaked in this question about the AI internship. Their reply it that is as follows: "Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect to hear back on the AI scheme over the next few weeks as the application window has not yet...

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