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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    hey @Abbie Whitlock would you have any advice on how to structure/answer this question? If someone were to read your story so far, what would make them think, ‘This person belongs at Macfarlanes’? Thank you so much!
  2. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone else get a message from macfarlanes?
  3. C

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ...like Stephenson Harwood reject on a rolling basis and only offer ACs after the final deadline (I asked recruitment). I don't know about Macfarlanes - if it's helpful I applied DTC in mid-Feb and since then I've had to do their automatic Cappfinity and then Simulate test (which went very badly...
  4. A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just wanted to ask again are there any firms you can apply to twice I know people mentioned Sidley, Macfarlanes, NRF & Covington. Might help other people too!
  5. C

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Macfarlanes just opened their Spring and Summer VS. Its rolling. https://www.macfarlanes.com/join-us/early-careers/experience-macfarlanes/vacation-scheme/
  6. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anyone else receive the self reflection report from Macfarlanes after completing the Simulate?
  7. A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If anyone has insights on the Hogan 2nd test/VI, I'd really appreciate it! I can trade insights for Weil, Mayer Brown, Simmons, Bird & Bird, Macfarlanes :)
  8. aria_d

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, which DTC applications are open right now, including firms that allow you to reapply if you were rejected for their VS in the same cycle? I know the following: - King & Spalding - Fried Frank - Paul Hastings - Bclp - Morgan Lewis Not sure about W&C and Macfarlanes
  9. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Pinset Masons AC invite(10k black interns route)! I will appreciate any insights pleaseeeeee. Can give insight for Macfarlanes, Linklaters and HSFK AC
  10. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    macfarlanes summer VS :), thank you @Abbie Whitlock your advice on preparing before my AC genuinely helped a lot
  11. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    when I'm a partner at Macfarlanes I'm gonna have a megapool in my megamansion. and then i'm gonna pee in it.
  12. F

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    omg congrats! Is the AC for CMS London office?
  13. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, Does anyone have any experience/know any trainees at Macfarlanes. Their websites states that they want trainees to study at BPP. However I am curious if this at a specific location or whether I can choose which BPP location to study at. Is this similar at other firms? Thanks!
  14. A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could anyone confirm whether the Freshfields/Macfarlanes tests have a video interview segment? x
  15. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations!! Can I ask if the sent an email or a call?
  16. Bree

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello I needed help with HL Stage 2 insights, can help with Milbank Stage 1, Freshfields Stage 2, Macfarlanes Stage 1-2, Latham Stage 1-2,Travers interview, Mayer Brown OA. Please let me know!
  17. I

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just received macfarlanes assessment invite
  18. svb risk management intern

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Stay strong and get sh*tfaced
  19. RSK

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    hey happy to provide insights on latham for macfarlanes - tried to pm you but I can't because of your privacy settings :)
  20. Priyanshi

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes Summer VS application? I did second test (with video questions) on 5th October and haven't received anything other than a holding email in November.

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