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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I was looking at the Sky placement with AS and their mention having done the SQE 1. Do you think that is their requirement for applying or for before the TC? I sent an email to aS but never got a response...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can't believe I am saying this but second AC invite of the day with Shepherd + Wedderburn !!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did this too !!! I think it's easier also to not loose track of which firm you are waiting on and which firms you have left to apply to.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Of course you have a chance! They would not do an interview if they could not offer you a place ;) Good luck !!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations !! That's amazing !!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    VWV AC (london) !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    SH VI (summer)!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi sorry to hear about all these PFO for SH. Were these all for Spring? I think thye ad both srping and summer? trying to see if I should be delulu or more realistic
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi on the hours personally it varies a lot by firm Regarding age I am 25 and have mostly seen an increase over the years (bear in mind my first cycle was really bad but compared to last year I am doing a bit better). Also 2 people on my VS were 26 and 31 last year and both had multiple offers...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations !!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratualtions !!! That's amazing !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats on getting so many interviews !! If you don't mind, when did you apply to Blake Morgan?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratualtions !!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes people last year mentioned they had been asked not to say it but had been given a later date where they were allowed to (did not have that email myself so not sure of the precise content). Having analysed last cycle too 😅 they were allowed to say it on what was the week where people received...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi yes it is timed. It is more WG style (some of it reminded me of TW if you applied to them). You have three minutes I think (or 2?) per set of three questions and you have 8 set of questions if I remember correctly. Did it last week so don't fully remember. Good luck !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I saw someone get a Katten interview last week I think
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think it depends on how many experiences you have but if you can I would avoid this as law firms look for your ability to show transferable skills from various experiences.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I might be wrong but I think the holding email was for people who had not received a VI? Please people let me know if I am wrong.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    the test deadline for people who received the test last week (don't know if others had heard back before) is wednesday this week so probably won't hear back until then.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I saw someone got an interveiw in December so personally don't have much hope..

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