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  1. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know roughly when we will hear back from Pinsent Masons?
  2. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations! Is this for london?
  3. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock & @Andrei Radu I hope you are doing well Recently I completed a VI in which they asked 'why commercial law at X firm'. I structured it in this way - First - why commercial law and then why commercial law at this firm. It was also only 2 minutes - so I'm trying to prepare...
  4. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone who did the Hogan lovells job sim last week heard back?
  5. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ig it's a PFO for me then😂😂😂
  6. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It didn't have any last year.. but I'm not too sure about now. Btw can I ask when you submitted your application?
  7. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations!!! Can I know when you completed the 2nd test?
  8. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it good idea to apply for Taylor wessing spring (deadline is today and it's rolling) or should I just apply for summer?
  9. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Burges Salmon PFO : I made it to AC last year
  10. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, just wanted to let you know - it's not rolling. I confirmed it at one of their open days.
  11. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know if we can do the two burges salmon tests separately- taking a break in between ?
  12. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey @Abbie Whitlock , their work experience options are only paid employment, work experience - unpaid/paid, volunteering and open days. So, would you say they're not looking for extracurriculars?
  13. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does everybody include extra-curriculars in their work experience? - this firm doesn't have a separate extracurriculars section or questions that ask for it.
  14. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That would be great @Abbie Whitlock. Thank you so muchhh!!!!!!
  15. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't done a job sim yet - so just wanted to ask - are the written exercises usually emails to clients?
  16. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anybody like terrified of VI's to the point where the entire week leading upto it/preparing just feels dreadful?😂😂
  17. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For this question, Select one article from DLA Piper Insights page on a client sector that interests you. How does it align with your personal and professional ambitions? - i chose a litigation-based article but now I'm not too sure if commercial litigation is a client sector? I mean, it does...
  18. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie - Reed Smith , I hope you're doing well! I was wondering how to answer this question in an interview - Two managers give you important tasks that are both due at the same time. How would you handle this situation?/ The partner asks you to take on more work when you’re already at...
  19. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know how many minutes you get to answer for the VI's?
  20. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I believe there are no questions this year

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