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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This has been the case for me. I worked throughout Christmas and NY (except for the bank holidays), but all my colleagues were on leave and are spending the day catching up on emails and just getting back into work-mode.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well deserved annual leave for both @Abbie Whitlock and @Andrei Radu! Thanks for picking up the mantle @Afraz Akhtar :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I get that it’s a nerve wracking time, but pointlessly emailing grad recruitment will only mean that it takes longer for you to hear back. They have a finite amount of time. If they spend that time responding to emails that don’t need to be sent, that’s less time they can spend on reviewing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It hasn’t been a full working day yet, so don’t panic.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They’re not going to pass over a good candidate just because they applied later. If you don’t do it, you’re only making grad recruitment’s job easier because that’s one less application they have to review.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm assuming that Milbank don't read the application questions until after the stage 2 test is complete?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m glad you have faith in me! Tbh, I didn’t even know what Milbank specialised in until they asked me in the first online test 💀🫠 had to quickly Google!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Somehow I’ve got through to the next stage of Milbank.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I thought they were reviewing applications after the deadline? I wasn't aware they were rolling.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Both.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did you submit the application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I submit an application and move on. Stay busy. Focus on other applications/activities. I don’t get too invested in any firm upfront, because it’s so competitive. It also means if I do progress it’s a nice surprise.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Milbank do have application questions, btw! They just put them in the online test (which is more stressful!)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It's intense, but I guess it's indicative of the firm's culture. I did enjoy the test though, but I will very surprised if I pass.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm not sure if I'm allowed to share the specific questions... but as long as you know why you want to apply for Milbank specifically and brush up on your commercial awareness and understand Milbank's work and clients, you'll be fine!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, they are. I thought I was going to dodge the application questions, but they snuck them in at the end! 😆 I would have preferred to have answered them in the application as you only have 20 minutes to write the answer. You also can't copy and paste from anywhere else (system doesn't let...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It's a SJT followed by two 250-word application questions.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just did the Milbank test and absolutely bombed it. 😭 It was a last minute application, so I'm not too upset. For anyone wondering, it's an SJT followed by two 250 word questions. I was not prepared AT ALL for the application questions, so make sure you do your research before starting the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much for this!
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    [Official] Ropes & Gray Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Thanks for this, Abbie! Do you think it’s worth mentioning a relevant deal to demonstrate the importance of the characteristics in a ‘live’ scenario?

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