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  1. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It’s probs firm dependant but I’d assume it’s gna look like one of the following scenarios: 1: switch sectors within a practice area e.g., Corporate M&A in tech, life sciences, energy, infrastructure and financial services sectors. 2: sector specific seats covering different kinds of work...
  2. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The deadline is Jan 31 and they’re non-rolling so they’ll probs take a few weeks to review all of the apps before sending AC invites out. AC dates are on their website (see below). The first one is early March so invites might be sent by at least the end of Feb maybe?
  3. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I feel the same here I’ve got an AC and two WEs all next week and I feel like this guy right now:
  4. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If this is for spring they have already been sending out VS offers but idk about summer tbh.
  5. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Lmao bro came prepared for all the potential follow up questions to this AC post like:
  6. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Damn the Bristows VI sounds tough. Seems like it had yous all like this during the VI trying to find the timer on the screen in time:
  7. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah I saw some people post about Dechert ACs on the forum under a week ago. Some of us have WEs to do in the next week or so too though so it might not be all ACs were sent out yet.
  8. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is this for a pre-recorded VI, a live VI like GDC with grad rec, or a partner VI like Skadden? It varies depending on this but tbf they could ask you anything to test your knowledge in a VI. It’s a good idea to create a bank of VI questions and answers so you’re prepared for anything. I’ve...
  9. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Me when I misread Travelodge for Travers Smith or Reed.co.uk for Reed Smith. The hold all these firms have on us needs to be studied asap…
  10. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just got a notif from candid so I thought it’s gna be an app update but it’s Stephenson Harwood with a reminder to submit their VS app which I just cba to do anymore lmao.
  11. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They told me the same thing and then sent me a generic PFO post app a week after their deadline closed. My A-levels aren’t the strongest though (ABB with mit circs + contextual), but I do have a very high 2:1 (68.5%) so idk it seems they really care about the AAA and high 2:1 together. Now...
  12. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Grad rec when they open the forum next and see a bunch of us trolling them unprovoked: Nah acc it’s fully provoked cos wdym you have all the time for TikTok but not for app updates??
  13. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is grad rec’s equivalent, TikTok page friendly, unsolicited karaoke choreographed by HR to try appear more Gen-Z and relatable:
  14. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Grad rec would be willing to take the time out to launch an entire FBI-led forensic investigation into people trying to screenshot or screen record an amberjack but sending basic post app feedback is where they’ll draw the line cos it’s too much effort for them. Oh well it is what it is.
  15. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hmm idk lad it’s kinda risky. It’s most likely able to pick up on recording, screenshots, pictures or any other form of ‘cheating’ and would alert grad rec. Then they’re gna be after you like:
  16. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hmm maybe email them if you haven’t heard by next Monday cos that’ll be c3 weeks from closing apps so they’ll probs have screened most apps by that point esp cos they’re super rolling.

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