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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long did it take people to either receive PFOs or the second test for HL after doing the first test? Thanks!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It's automatic I believe!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just did HL's first test and I feel like I need a nap 😅 why is it so long??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Oh cool I wasn't aware of that, thank you for letting me know!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone have an idea when Paul, Weiss may start sending test invites for the WVS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone who applied for HL WVS around the 23rd of September received the first test link yet? Should I be worried lol?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I emailed grad rec a while ago to enquire about reasonable adjustments for the winter vac scheme and they informed me that they weren't running it this year but then sent me a link to the online pre-launch event thingy for the new application process
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think they are part of the online assessment thingy but I could be wrong
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Freshfield's confirmed via a pre-launch webinar thingy that I attended the other day that they have changed the application process quite significantly. Instead of long answer questions, there is only an initial application form with work experience etc and then an online assessment (which I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Freshfield's confirmed via a pre-launch webinar thingy that I attended the other day that they have changed the application process quite significantly. Instead of long answer questions, there is only an initial application form with work experience etc and then an online assessment (which I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone been sent the HL online assessment thingy? If so, how long after you submitted your application did you receive it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did Lift Off and although I wasn't successful on gaining a place on the summer vac scheme after my AC, It was a really useful scheme. Great insight into the firm and really handy commercial awareness workshops with trainees, associates and partners. Also, if you apply for Lift Off and get...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For the Paul, Weiss 'How do your extra-curricular activities align with a career at Paul, Weiss?' question, does it matter if we only have one activity to talk about? I only have one main hobby/extra-curricular but am worried that this may put me at a disadvantage
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Someone I know did their summer vac scheme and has just accepted a TC with them after being rejected from every open day they applied to at the firm so defo still apply!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Tell us about any experiences outside of your work and study that have allowed you to develop skills that are relevant to this role.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For the HL 'tell us about any experiences' question, would it be okay to only talk about one experience, or do we have to mention a few? I've only done one volunteering thing which was linked to my main hobby so not sure what else I could mention! I did do some solo travel on my year abroad...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if firms dislike it if you apply to their vac scheme without attending an open day? I want to apply for the Paul, Weiss winter vac scheme but I haven't been to any of their open days and as they are competitive, am unsure if I will gain a place before I apply. Any advice...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Question re reusing personal statements! I didn't make it to the Freshfields application review stage as I didn't pass their new online assessment thingy, so could I reuse my personal statement again next cycle? I was really proud of it and was devastated that it wasn't read, but don't know the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    That’s the thing, I’ve been to numerous open days with HL and I even did their lift off scheme last year. They really are my top firm 😔
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hogan Lovells rejection. This one stings a lot. Not made it past a single application stage this cycle 😭

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