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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did you request adjustments on the application form? Cause I did and didn't reach out to grad rec or anything and my adjustments were automatically applied to my test. So maybe they've been automatically applied on yours too? Hope they get back to you regardless!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just did my first ever arctic shores test and I can safely say NRF will not be progressing me 😂 scored 3,3,2,1 and never want to do another one ever again!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Those who have progressed to DLA Piper TI - how long after receiving the email about your application being considered for the next stage post-WG did you get your invite? Been a week for me (which I am aware isn't that long) but as I applied close to the deadline I am not too hopeful about...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is 1 and a half pages alright for the cover letter for NRF? I am conscious that they didn't give any guidance on word count/how many sides of A4 and I don't want them to reject me cause its too long, but I genuinely don't know what I would cut to get it to 1 page 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In my cover letter, is it okay to refer to Norton Rose Fulbright in full once, and refer to them as NRF throughout the rest of the answer? Or is it better to just say the firm's full name every time?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CC pfo post passing WG. Gutted :( P.s. please don't spam me with messages asking when I applied or what my application portal said etc. Sorry if that's harsh, but it's not really what I need right now. Thanks 🫶
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who progressed to DLA Piper’s TI, how long after being told your application was being considered for the next stage did you get the invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know what time apps close for NRF on Sunday? Is it 11:59? Thanks!
  9. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    London :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have received an email from DLA Piper saying they are ‘writing to confirm that your application is now under consideration for the next stage of our recruitment process, the first stage interview’. Does this mean I have met their benchmark for the WG? Or do they send an email that specifically...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long does it generally take for DLA Piper to inform whether you’ve passed or failed the WG? Just got my feedback report and I can’t lie it’s not looking good 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is DLA Piper WG automatic?
  13. W

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nope! Took over a month after I did stage 1 for me to receive stage 2. Don't give up hope!
  14. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They don’t run a VS anymore to my knowledge, just the direct TC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu do either of you have any advice on how to approach this question for DLA Piper? 'Describe a specific personal experience that shaped your motivation to pursue a legal career. How has this influenced your career ambitions?'. I'm unsure whether to mention a legal...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I filled in the reasonable adjustment Microsoft forms for FF stage 2 test because I forgot that I’d already asked for adjustments on my initial application form. Should I still wait for grad rec to contact me before doing the test or should I do it anyway and hope that the adjustments I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long do JD usually take to inform you if your application has progressed to interview stage?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Freshfields stage 2 invite! Did the first test a month ago so was expecting a PFO haha. If anyone has any insights they’d be happy to share I’d be incredibly grateful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have seen a few posts about Jones Day AC invites. Are these for the spring or summer scheme? Applied for spring yesterday and am thinking it might have been a better idea to apply for summer if people are already getting AC invites for spring...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Safe to assume PFO from freshfields if I haven't heard back post-stage 1 test and it's been three weeks? 😅

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