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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
6677… hmm… that’s interesting… 🧐- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
- Post #28,229
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Cheers peeps Harvey’s brain cells are regenerating and recovering now and I can start the app!- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I’m working on a DTC app for Stephenson Harwood and the app questions have fused my last two remaining brain cells together and now I have no idea what they mean or to write: 1: tell us why you want to become a solicitor and with reference to your experience so far, explain how your skills are...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
- Post #28,209
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Since I’ve gotten an update I might as well post a newer version of this league table now too: Sadly Orrick didn’t make it past 7th place! I wish them the best of luck for the next app cycle… 1st place: Freshfields (58 days) RECORD HOLDER 2nd place: Sidley (57 days) CATCHING UP??!! 3rd place...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I am delighted to announce that I’ve received my long-awaited post WG PFO from Orrick! Looking forward to absolutely nothing here! For those interested, I applied 28 Jan, received the WG 10 Feb (1st batch), took the WG a couple of days later and got the PFO earlier today. This is my 22nd PFO...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Is anyone else still waiting to hear back post app from Sidley? It’s now day 56 of nothing. I’m looking forward to absolutely nothing atp smh…- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I’m undecided between whether I should assume a PFO or believe I’m potentially in a ‘maybe’ pile.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Is it that bad? I’m mid way through the DTC app and now I’m having second thoughts. I’ve done one amberjack this cycle for Weil and felt that it was okay ish. Is this one harder than the Weil SJT?- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
- Post #27,817
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Sidley Austin please respond before that orange guy drags us all into WW3 and chaos erupts… It’s either that or my outlook and gmail crash out and self-destruct from the constant refreshing…- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
For Sidley I applied to all 3 VSs. I ranked Spring as 1st choice, Summer 1 as 2nd and Summer 2 as 3rd. I don’t even meet their A-level requirement so idk why it’s not an auto PFO they sent 5 PFO rounds alr and loads of TI/ACs went out since early Feb.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
What’s up with these firms that say they’re rolling basis yet take months to update applicants?! Why do they ghost most people for months lmao?! So far I’ve seen Simmons, Slaughters, W&C, BCLP, Gibson, Dechert and Sidley who are all rolling basis but taking ages to respond… Still waiting on...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Cappfinity >> Amberjack >> HSF SJT >> WGs >> NRF Arctic Shores >> Ropes Thrive test. Idk if I’ve missed any but these are my rankings atm.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Since I’ve had no response yet from several firms I’ve decided to update the league tables post: 1st place: Freshfields (55 days) RECORD HOLDER 2nd place: Sidley (54 days) CATCHING UP??!! 3rd place: Milbank (38 days) RUNNER UP??!! 4th place: Travers Smith (37 days) [PFO post app] 5th place...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I thought there wasn’t a test worse than the CC or Orrick WG. Then I took Ropes’ Thrive test… I think it’s just used to feed into the questions we get asked during the partner interview tbh. I don’t think it influences post AC decisions tbh but who knows anything could happen.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
- Post #27,497
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Depends what you consider low. Usually it seems firms set the benchmark to at least 50% so 18/36. I got 24/36 and got the Weil AC. If the SJT has a VI with it, more weighting is probs placed on the VI than the SJT. But it probs differs between firms as far as cutoffs go. So 20/36 could be...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
- Post #27,491
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I think Baker McKenzie is pretty good. My mate did their DTC AC last year got an offer and said that apps they took c30-50% from the DTC route. Firms like Paul Hastings, King & Spalding and Fried Frank only hire via the DTC route (12, 4 and 4 TCs respectively). Idk about other US firms though.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
- Post #27,485
- Forum: Applications Discussion