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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HSF Kramer WVS PFO, oh well I guess, I guess the strictness on grades really has kicked in at this point
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    Road to a TC 2025-26

    Another week, another update! I've been rather quiet because I came down with the flu last week after the Hogan Lovells Evening Reception, and I've learned that a slew of Open Day rejections (Weil, Mayer Brown, Latham) and the flu all at once is a pretty powerful combo! I've finally been able...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Grats and well done to everyone who's made it! I'll be there at Mayer Brown too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    NRF WVS post-VI PFO, at least I'm coming to the end of my flu, so onwards and upwards!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mayer Brown 30 Oct Open Day rejection
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Weil Insight Day rejection, I did struggle a bit with the application questions though so I'm not too upset about it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I personally don't capitalise them as I don't really see any reason to, I see them more as types of agreements rather than names of agreements as such, hope that helps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied for the October one pretty much on the 5 Oct deadline (my understanding is that Latham don't review applications on a rolling basis and I completed the online tests 2 days later. I was under the impression that there might be a 2nd online test with a VI component but maybe that was for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from Latham and Mayer Brown Open Days at all?
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    Road to a TC 2025-26

    Dropping an update as it's been almost a week! I think I've got some breathing room this week to catch up on studies a little, which is really welcome! I'm currently working on a Goodwin Open Day application to see if I could find out more about the firm and if it's one that fits with me (I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Davis Polk Insight Day reserve list :( I'm a bit doubtful anyone would say no but they mentioned there were only 40 spaces for each Insight Day so I imagine it's really competitive. I've emailed asking if I could be considered for their next Insight Day in November instead but somewhere in my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm not sure if I would be of much help, but I just wanted to highlight that I'm struggling with this too as everyone I've met from Cooley has been contagiously lovely which makes me want to apply but I'm personally not really interested in their sectors so it's a challenge to draw any personal...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah I can confirm I had the same with Latham, I applied over the weekend and kept wondering where the test invite was so I went back to the app confirmation email and found out I had 72 hours from submission so I thankfully made it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if there is supposed to be a VI for Latham's Open Day? I've just completed the pro bono online assessment but there was no VI section even though I was expecting one and I've seen lots of people talking about a 2nd test. Just concerned as I'm not sure when I would get the 2nd...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I spoke to them at the Legal Cheek Law Fair today, they said they were still reading applications and hoping to send all invites out by this afternoon (probably impossible due to the law fair) or tomorrow, so hopefully should hear tomorrow or Thursday at the very very latest.
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    Road to a TC 2025-26

    Thought I'd drop a quick update in since I had some time and some news. I've passed the benchmark for the HSF Kramer Online Assessment so hopefully all goes well now! I've also just realised that I have another 12 hours or so to do the Latham online tests and I'm quite busy until around 9pm...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just finished the HSF Kramer test and I'm not really sure what to think with the feedback report saying I'm good at 1/6 traits, moderate at 4/6 traits, and needs more improvement on 1/6 traits as I've normally heard that SJTs are usually skewed in favour of "stronger" personalities. But the...
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    Ask Osborne Clarke Anything!

    Hi Patrick, great to have you here and thanks for coming by to answer our questions. I had two. 1. Are there any specfic allocations as to trainee/VS spots between Bristol/London/Reading? 2. I am currently studying the PGDL at ULaw Bristol, does it influence whether I'm allowed to apply to...
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    Road to a TC 2025-26

    Figured the time is ripe for an update. I have some regrets this week about my time management but I'm sure it'll get easier as I practise writing more and better applications (I can already see some improvements). As of today, I have submitted applications for NRF's WVS, HSF Kramer's WVS, and...

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