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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Andrei Radu
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Absolutely. Have heard of some firms with 'unspoken' cutoffs; how many people have wasted time making applications? Pfft.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You sound like a resilient, clever and capable individual. Most importantly, you are rational and level-headed, unentitled and realistic. Unfortunately, the simple nature of the game is that even the strongest applicants are bound for rejection after rejection. I have had more than one cycle...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes and yes.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No worries. Goes to show that even candidates who have literally everything done right are liable for >50% rejection rates. Just the nature of the game I suppose.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if the Milbank Stage 1 test includes a VI component? Or is it a standard SJT?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    A magician never reveals their tricks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sometime around the 1-7th Dec I reckon.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You have a strong profile, but unfortunately yes--luck seems to play an immensely large role even when it comes to top 1% candidates. I have multiple anecdotes of friends or acquaintances who ended up with 4+ VS's and TC offers at absolute top of the market firms (Kirkland, Latham, Davis Polk...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HSFK: PFO post SJT this Monday, so no news is good news! Best of luck! DLA: Pre TI stage, completed WGT 2 days ago. RS: Applied yesterday, no news Links: Applied in Oct, no news since WGT MoFo: Applied in Nov, no news
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Have yet to apply W&C, and have yet to hear from Sidley. I don't expect a reply from the latter until Jan at the earliest, as they are busy sending out WVS/TC conversion offers this week and will be off for Christmas.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi guys, I'd really appreciate tips from anyone who's sat an AC with Bird & Bird. The email says it will include a timed WE and an interview. Some primers on what to expect/how to prepare would be really great
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is this for the Spring/Summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    May I know where you found the practice test? Tried searching online but couldn't find a link :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any AC invites for FF DTC or HL Spring/Summer VS's recently?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Their deadline is in Jan so I don't expect a reply until mid Dec at the earliest. Applied back in Oct but haven't heard a whiff since, hahah Big respect to Sidley GR though, they seem to be one of the very few firms in London not relying on psychometrics/WG's, which IMHO have been gamed to...

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