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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I don't know ifyou had seen that but here is what I found https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/cooley-interview-2022.5447/ It's an inteview from 2022 so might not all be relevant but could still be useful Good luck !!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think it depends on the contract you sign with your law firm but also if the WVS would allow you to have accepted a TC as some law firms do not take on students who have accepted one. It also depends on whether you will receive financial support directly after accepting your TC (sponsoring...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This email gave me a heart attack ! I though they were rejecting me very quickly 😅 we won't hear back for a while as well !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could not find any information for the DTC as they removed the description but on the VS it seems to be selective so might be the case for DTC.. (choosing to think it is as I want to be happy about my VI progress 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I don't think the VS is part of the TC process but not fully sure.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I don't think it is automatic. Also I wonder if the WE is not just part of the AC but needs to be done before? because they mention the WE as being part of the final stage
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    DAC Beachcroft critical thinking test !! Today is the day I discover I have improved in VIs !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Cripps AC !!! First time passing a VI so very happy !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi if you are not in a public place listen to a music you love and dance ! I feel it helps. Otherwise just remember everyone is probably feeling the same as you and interviewers have been in your place before so there is no reason you are not good enough. You got there, you can make it !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    same but also thinking the second wave is unusual so odubt there would be a third one..
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think the questions are still the same so don't worry ;)
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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

    someone mentioned they might not be recruiting this year?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    congratulations ! Can I ask when you apply and if you heard back today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    same just got the PFO.. expected as poeple heard back last week but was still very much in denial
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    n you know every time I see your messages I read your name as Rosie_Katten ... More seriously Ihope we will hear back from them one day

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