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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! I took the test on 13/11 and I've not heard anything back yet, no news is good news I suppose...
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    My (ongoing) TC Journey

    Right, day off today and 2 out of 3 children at school for the day so perfect opportunity to make some progress! Plan for the day is to research and start an application to Holman Fenwick and Willan on the recommendation of @1stCycleApplicant. They highlighted their Complex Environment work to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied on the 6th, got the WG invite on the 11th and it stated it needed to be completed within 5 days starting from the following day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! So I have an application in for Taylor Wessing, not sure whether they invite everyone for the online test or review applications first but I had a test invite and I followed a similar why law/why TW/why me structure and addressed it Dear Graduate Recruitment Team. As I said, I'm not sure...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Out of interest how long did you have to wait for a test invite after the ChatBot interview?
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    My (ongoing) TC Journey

    Just took the Mishcon de Reya "Virtual Chat", seemed to go ok but then I fumbled on the 60 second video recording - no do overs either 😀. I'll standby for the rejection!
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    My (ongoing) TC Journey

    Hi All, Thought I would sign up here for a bit of accountability and to share some ideas with likeminded people. I am a 36 year old father of three, currently looking to make a career change from policing to commercial law. Background Didn't do particularly well throughout my academic...

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