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  1. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    My unprovable conspiracy theory is there is a lot of unconscious bias and prejudice in recruitment till this day. An overwhelming majority of people who progress with US/MC/SC firms come from a very particular demographic that makes up such a tiny proportion of the population. If these firms...
  2. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

  3. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I say TCLA LLP should file a class-action lawsuit against grad rec teams to enforce releasing scores and post app/test feedback. This will be grad Rec’s response but we’re gna reject it:
  4. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m pleased to announce that after waiting 36 days I have finally received the long awaited PFO from Milbank post stage 1 for Summer Trad VS. Grad rec probs saw my post and were like oops we forgot to send that Harvey lad his PFO. Glad it’s over and done with now though haha.
  5. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    OMG Gibson Dunn Spring VS AC!! I’m in shock rn cos I was doing my Akin TI when I got the email. For reference, I applied on 23 Dec, sat the SJT and WG on 24 Dec, got VI 8 Jan and did it on 19 Jan.
  6. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Partner: “Okay let’s move on to the next question: can you explain the lifecycle of a PE fund?” Me: *realises I’m cooked and grad rec are ready to launch the automated PFO email in 3 2 1…*
  7. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    These are 10 examples that come to mind but idk if I’m deeping it way too much lmao: 1. Why a US/MC/SC firm? 2. Why this location (e.g., regional office)? 3. What practice areas interest you? 4. Where else have you applied? 5. Why our firm over our competitors? 6. Why do you want to be a...
  8. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The annoying thing though is we’ll do the prep but as soon as we go into the interview it’s like:
  9. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Macfarlanes LLP v McDonald’s [2026] UKSC 26 IP trademark infringement lawsuit pending??!!
  10. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would rate my computer skills 1000/10 because I can type fast, I am proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and can switch tabs at lightning speed, meaning I can multitask and handle multiple work streams all at once… Meanwhile this is the computer skills live in action:
  11. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Grad rec after adding the WG to the recruitment process and setting the benchmark at 90% cos it’s gna filter 28384959500400 candidates out of the process without them having to lift a finger:
  12. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’ve seen some people post that they’ve received Paul, Weiss VS interview invites. I’m sure they were for both Spring and Summer too. They could also be doing batches though like Weil did.
  13. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think it’s [email protected]
  14. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’ve been putting the end date of the job role so say if it’s set to end in July 2026, I’ve just put it down as that and haven’t rly had any issues. I think I saw Afraz mention yous can put today’s date to signal to grad rec that it’s a current position? Either is fine tbf. Do what works for you!
  15. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Now yous need to attack that vac and secure that Reed Smith TC! Huge congrats on getting the VS!
  16. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If I had a quid for each day that has passed since I did Milbank stage 1, I’d have 35 quid, which isn’t a lot but it’s a sign that they’re taking a long time to send me the inevitable PFO.
  17. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

  18. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody heard from the following firms or knows when they’ll usually respond (i.e., late Jan, early Feb, etc.), so I can manage expectations? Sidley Austin Spring VS - applied 9 Jan Travers Smith Summer VS - applied 14 Jan Covington & Burling Summer VS - applied 16 Jan Morgan Lewis Summer...
  19. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It’s a standard Cappfinity assessment so it has SJT and WG questions. Then there’s a proofreading exercise to check for SPAG. They said it should take an hour but ngl I spent at least 90 to 120 mins. I think the test was untimed so time doesn’t factor in their decision.
  20. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is me trying to escape the TCLAsylum when I notice that the security guards (Jaysen, Andrei and Afraz) aren’t watching me so I take my chance:

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