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  1. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hiya You need to apply for one through the gov.uk website. I think you need a couple of id's and you'll get in within a month or less
  2. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The post-ac wait is just me reliving every embarrassing thing I did at the AC, reliving the partners' faces and cringing while I'm at work Release me from this prison😂😭
  3. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations 🎊🎊🎊🎊👏👏 It feels like such a personal win after seeing you on the forums for so longgg. I hope you take the time out to celebrate 🥳🥳🥳
  4. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock Just had a quick doubt about a term Have you ever talked about a Masters Service Agreement in an AC? I just came across the term and I was wondering if people use this in AC's or they just say Main contract/agreement?
  5. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is 3.5 - 4 minutes an overkill/ too long for "why this firm" answer in an interview?
  6. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys Has anybody ever talked about a Masters Service Agreement in an AC? I just came across the term ; I knew about service level agreements but idk about these. Are we supposed to go in this much detail?
  7. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock I hope you're well! Thank you always for the rocking advice! I was wondering how would you answer this question for a final VS interview - "what are you most excited about this in the role?" I've tried different ways of answering such as "learning from partners and senior...
  8. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does have anybody have info on when orrick will get back to us?
  9. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock I hope you're well! I have an AC coming up and there's a presentation where I have to speak to a client and choose an option out of five and say why it's the best one. What do you think would be the best way to structure this?
  10. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For women, what do you usually wear to an AC? I used to wear a suit but it's kinda oversized on me now So I was wondering if it was okay to wear a top and formal trousers?
  11. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Willkie PFO post-WE after being waitlisted
  12. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    An assistant job that I applied for last night rejected me today morning Such unnecessary speed 😂😂 Please take your time to think about it😂
  13. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Somebody emailed them and they said it would be today
  14. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Somebody said they asked and Shoosmiths clarified it was 23 feb
  15. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody on Willkie's waiting list heard back?
  16. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Right there with you While I'm so grateful for one more chance, all my past AC's have me wondering if I'm even cut out for this/if I'm smart enough
  17. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Andrei Radu & @Abbie Whitlock I hope you are well! I have an AC in a couple of weeks and was wondering what the most crucial commercial matter/news currently to be aware of (for case studies)

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