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    Dechert - Winter Vacation Scheme 2025

    Its rolling basis I assume?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    To be fair, I think it's a matter of preference. I applied to Lift Off because I was very new to the whole TC process and wanted to know what commercial awareness actually is and how do you go about it and getting on the programme does get you a final stage interview for a VS/TC so you probably...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello! I had applied about 2 years ago, and that time the process mentioned on their website was application + Watson Glaser. Followed by inviting you to the Lift Off Programme and at the end of the programme you could choose whether you wanted to do a VS or a Direct TC interview. A good idea...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is there a checklist with firms that have opened/opening for the DTC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Had you applied to HL too and did you get a response from them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Dechert rolling or non-rolling? Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes even I am not too sure. Well good luck to you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    That is interesting, because I emailed Grad Rec at HL today and they said they would get back to candidates only by the end of this month. When is the AC? Also, do you remember when you submitted your app and did the WG?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard anything from Hogan Lovells?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I saw on this thread in between pages 22-25, AC invites were sent on 2nd September and the AC was held on 10th.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does this also have a primer regarding the rules?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Stay strong and power through💪 When did you do the WG, if you don't mind sharing?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    You got this! 🤞 There are definitely firms out there that want you! If you don't mind me asking when did you do the WG?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard anything positive from Hogan Lovells?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am going for an open day on 26th August and wanted to make the most of my visit. Any tips on what I can do or the kind of questions I should be asking the panel? Thank you!

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