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  1. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Burges Salmon WVS Q, "Can you share a specific instance during your research, a conversation, or an event that convinced you that Burges Salmon was the right firm for you’ - for this question, I was planning on mentioning a virtual event I attended last year but I have also attended an AC with...
  2. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Very amateur question to ask but for this question - Based on your research, what do you understand to be the biggest opportunity for one of the sectors in which we specialise? - how do you write about one opportunity for 300 words? if anybody has any structure/tips for this, it would be much...
  3. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody got an invite to DLA Piper Birmingham discovery day?
  4. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think they're looking for one
  5. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations to all who got to Bird & Bird's VI!! I haven't met them anywhere and I was wondering if all of you included a personal connection (met X at Y event) when answering the question ' Why Bird & Bird'
  6. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In the work experience section, if a firm is asking for open days - would it be alright to list firms that are very different from them? Or should I just exclude it?
  7. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello Would it be alright to know if there was any VI questions?
  8. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie Whitlock , in the reed smith app form, would you recommend putting my extracurriculars and positions of responsibility in the work experience section? or is it better to exclude it from this section
  9. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those that passed the first HL test, any tips
  10. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie Whitlock , I was reapplying to Reed Smith - but last year, I listed their Diversity and inclusion as one of the reasons. would you recommend changing that this year? - as RS has changed ED&I to Culture & Engagement. I'm also not sure if their affinity groups exist anymore in the UK...
  11. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would love to know as well!
  12. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody have tips for the first stage of the commercial awareness competition?
  13. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody not got the first test for hogan lovells winter scheme after applying? Should I email grad rec?
  14. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Here you go! It's [email protected]
  15. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody who applied to HL near 24th September got their inital test?
  16. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bclp open day invite!!
  17. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody got bclp open day offers yet?
  18. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does anybody know if Gibson Dunn or Forsters places high importance on a first or an extremely high 2.1?
  19. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sidley WVS rejection
  20. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They mention they open on 19 September but I can't access their apps either

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