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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Shoosmiths London PFO but I didn’t even apply to them for anything this cycle??!?!! 😬- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I think Mayer Brown and Macfarlanes only ask for work experience and have 1 app question but I’m sure there are probs other firms too.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Also nothing here. I’ve seen waves of PFOs and a good number of TIs and I’m just sat like a loaf of bread waiting to be picked up off the shelf… 🫠- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Harvey’s Horror Story (TC journey edition) 👻 🎃
Hi guys, Looks like it’s time for another app status update so this is the latest version for this thread: Apps that were rejections: Winter VS apps: Jones Day VS post app HSF Kramer VS post app and test Paul, Weiss VS post app Cleary Gottlieb VS post app White & Case VS post app and test...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Is anyone waiting to hear back from Ropes & Gray still for Spring or Summer VS (PFO or AC)? I’m seeing a bunch of PFOs but I’ve got nothing so idk if they’re doing it in batches so a delayed PFO…- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Idk if this will be of any help for the Cooley AC but it has AC insights on the applying section: https://directory.thecorporatelawacademy.com/profile/cooley.48#applying- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Honestly same boat here it’s been 45 days since I applied (on deadline 9 Jan) and it’s been absolute radio silence. I’ve seen TIs, ACs and PFOs post app and TI and I’m just sat like a melon…- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I’d say do the VS but go in with an open mind cos you might end up deciding that the firm is in fact somewhere you’d want to train. It’s just a lot harder to know that at this stage (pre VS). Even if the VS firm isn’t somewhere you’re keen on, there’s no guarantee you’d succeed with 2026 WVS...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Probs won’t hear back until the next presidential election which is on Tuesday, Nov 7 2028… so not that long away just a short 990 days wait… :)- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
That’s acc insane in this normal for a VS? Maybe it was a US firm (me thinks Milbank or Sidley)… Do you not think staying till so late might’ve left a bad impression though at the same time? Idk like would they have been thinking about time management and work efficiency etc? Idk I haven’t...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
We’ve had all of the following people on the forum now which is acc funny asf ngl: Harvey Specter (Presiding Partner) Jessica Pearson (Managing Director) Donna Paulson Mike Ross Elle Woods Louis Litt Harold Gunderson (newest addition) Lord Sumption (can’t forget the legend) Are we missing...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
That’s a banging office ngl. I’m gna apply for the direct tc now just so I can possibly have a chance at seeing this in person cos wow. 🤩 *starts panic researching Paul Hastings and their work in London in preparation for the dtc app*- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I feel you cos I lowkey thought I’d cooked with my cover letter for Travers Smith. Went to their insight evening in London, AS Aspire masterclass series, AS RG VDLF, legal cheek law fair booth, etc. So that PFO hit but with this process, I’ve learned that it only ever takes one yes. The right...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
So their process is app -> VI -> WG -> WE -> AC -> VS -> TC? I thought W&C was the only one to have 100 hoops to jump through lmao. Firms are asking for too much these days ngl. :(- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
The Latham legend strikes and scores again??? Latham and Cleary? This is hall of fame worthy!!- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Did all the firms gather around a fire pit and decide today was gna be mass PFO day cos why is it now suddenly raining PFOs today lmao?!- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I’m pleased to announce that after 37 days post app, I’ve received a PFO post app from Travers! I’m still looking forward to nothing here! Unfortunately this means Travers Smith failed to surpass Milbank on the league table. I wish them the best of luck in the next app cycle though! This is...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
We must’ve all bombed the WG in the 1st batch and so they sent an emergency 2nd batch. This was Orrick’s GR after seeing our WG scores:- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Jheeze collecting Magic Circle vac scheme offers like infinity stones! Smashing it. :)- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion