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  1. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Best of luck! When did you apply to Dechert and did your written assessment? Its been so long for me and the WVS is quite soon so I'm trying to figure out if its a PFO :(
  2. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Still waiting after over 1 month. Haven't really seen anyone get an AC or interview.
  3. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can anybody give some insights into the Weil Assessment?
  4. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from Dechert? Post Written Exercise
  5. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats ! When did you apply if I may ask?
  6. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did you apply for the VS? I'm wondering if they sent out any ACs for their VS
  7. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In this question from Orrick: Have you used AI in preparing your application? If so, how? If not, why not? They allocate max 300 words. Do they expect this to be filled to the brim? And is there any structure/principle to follow?
  8. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did you get a response from Covington yet?
  9. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any news from Dechert after WE? I feel like we should be hearing soon given WVC is soonish
  10. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Appreciate it. Makes me assume that they are rolling + selective with this so its good knowing its not just some automatic SJT that I may use up my time on and may or may not pass xD
  11. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same positions here and I am assuming so :D
  12. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did you apply if I may ask? Applied last week and still heard nothing :D
  13. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks so much! I'm also wondering if I should get a bit more personal in the cover letter. I have quite a unique background (moving around a lot within Europe for multiple legal roles and not having a typical UK law degree). Should I try to be holistic about my profile more generally, or should...
  14. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry to hear. When did you apply if you don't mind me asking? And you reckon you did well in the vid interviews?
  15. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not sure about OD, but VC was automatic,
  16. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For Orrick, the cover letter question seems like a bit of an overlap with the subsequent questions. The first question is: Please use the space below for your cover letter. Please address your cover letter to Pete Sugden. (300 words) But the other 2 questions are : Why have you decided to...
  17. LawAspirer

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anyone hear from Dechert? Been waiting for a month after written assessment

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