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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Macfarlanes LLP v McDonald’s [2026] UKSC 26 IP trademark infringement lawsuit pending??!!- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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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:- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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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:- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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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.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I think it’s [email protected]- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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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!- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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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!- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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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.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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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...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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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.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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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:- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
TCLA forum users attending Lord Sumption’s milk nutritional benefits class and taking notes: Honestly I didn’t even know any of this info so I’m defo gna start drinking more milk lmao. 😂- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Me when a firm ghost me for weeks so I assume it’s a PFO and crash out before I get milk to drink: VS Me after I drink some milk to help me completely forget about the future PFO, sit back and relax:- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Ngl beggars cannot be choosers in this game so I guess I’d *reluctantly* accept the TC scraps… But then I can imagine the firm’s reaction after they discover that they weren’t my top choice:- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Sigh *you guys’ bank balances after subscribing to CLA, Watson’s Daily and ZipLaw which easily costs £100s per month (ouch)* Fr though do yous think these subscriptions are acc worth it cos I’m skeptical about the ROI/VFM and will end up protesting for refunds like:- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
PFO continued: ‘The quality of other vac scheme hosts went above and beyond our expectations, so we have made a difficult decision to reject your application. Due to the high number of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback, out of fairness to other vac scheme...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I might have to also reconsider applying to Orrick…- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
There are 2 to 3 days of ACs per week, so it’s 16-24 people per week, 60-65 across all ACs. Each day has a morning and afternoon slot, with 4 people per slot, so 8 people a day for ACs. This week’s slots were filled and when I selected my Weil AC for a later slot most had been filled. They...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I think so yeah cos they’ve invited around 60 for the ACs for up to 30 VS slots. They sent out three separate AC batches last week and new AC slots yesterday. Idk if they sent more invites out at the same time cos nobody posted about it. I can try rem to ask grad rec when I’m there? Edit: I...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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