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  1. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    bakers pfo post vi. couldn’t complete my ans for a competency question in the given time limit so expected a pfo. Shame that my other answers were real good tho 😭 This is for the summer
  2. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If a grad rec says they’ll be back with an update in 7 days last Friday. Should I expect an update today or on Monday?
  3. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am so done with the entire process. I have a VI to complete in two days but I don’t find any motivation to prepare. I am grateful for making it till this stage but sometimes all I want to do in my free time is sleep not prepare for VIs or write apps 😭 sorry for the rant guys ..
  4. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I received one this morning and got the VI invite in the evening
  5. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How many questions does the Baker's VI have? The email says it won't take more than 15 mins to complete
  6. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bakers VI .. time to giggle in front of camera again
  7. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!!
  8. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can I use my last cycle's answer (verbatim) for the same question this year? It is about my interests outside of work/education/law. I made it to the next stage previously. Any insights on this would be helpful. @Abbie Whitlock
  9. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I got a jump scare from bakers (post test for summer). They emailed me my feedback report again.
  10. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hopefully you’ll hear back positively from them soon!
  11. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    did they pause the dtc app screening after the first batch too?
  12. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    second? I had no strategy whatsoever in my first cycle. I started applying in feb or so, made it to an AC for DTC but obvio didn’t get it. Hopefully, this is the cycle I get my offer. Also, an international student so my clock is ticking
  13. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think they are semi rolling for their vac scheme. This is what I’ve found from their website - “We’ve made our application process fair but rigorous - we want to see you at your best! Applications are reviewed as they come in, so you might hear back before the deadline. We may also close...
  14. lelezb1

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Answer the question directly. There is no need for any introduction.
  15. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i should get the iconic award for being so perfect ☺️
  16. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!!
  17. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    same question
  18. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i had a huge day, so for a sec i was genuinely confused and thought why didn’t I apply to lilo & stitch 😭😂
  19. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I received an invite last week for summer
  20. lelezb1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    so from my experience, looking at the camera is important. The only thing i did differently in my willkie vi (the only VI i progressed till date) is to look at the camera the entire time. Along with giggling/smiling in between cause i was crying internally.

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