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  1. Linus

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Are you applying for a Training Contract or a Vacation Scheme? Do you have any previous Vacation Schemes?
  2. floral.tcla

    A&O Shearman online assessment advice?

    Hi, I'm planning on applying to A&O Shearman's VC. Does anyone know where I can practice the specific test for A&O Shearman (not the Watson Glaser - although resources for those would be helpful too, even if they're paid). Cheers
  3. 1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ...DLA Piper ✅ Jones Day ✅❌ Slaughters ✅❌ Paul, Weiss ✅❌ Freshfields* ✅📝🔵 Macfarlanes ✅📝🔵 Mayer Brown ✅📝 Gibson Dunn ✅📝 Travers Smith* ✅❌ A&O Shearman* ✅📝 Clifford Chance* ✅📝🔵 Latham & Watkins ✅📝🔵 Sullivan & Cromwell ✅ Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🔵 = Invited to 2nd...
  4. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello everyone, I have AC experience with Sidley Austin, Davis Polk, Milbank and A&O Shearman from this past recruiting cycle. I also did vacation schemes at a couple of them. The application grind is gruelling and not particularly enjoyable at the best of times, so please feel free to ask me...
  5. Deek14

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I was going to apply for the A&O Shearman training contract. The deadline is today at 5pm. However, I just read that they have mentioned on their website that the application form as well as the online experience i.e the SJT test, needs to be completed before the deadline. Is there any point...
  6. E

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How do you know what your WG score was for linklaters?
  7. I

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If you click through all the way, the penultimate page lets you edit certain pages before submitting your application.
  8. L

    A&O Shearman Assessment Day

    Hi! I just got an AC for A&O Shearman’s direct tc! Any insights? Literally begging 🙏
  9. L

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi! I just got an AC for A&O Shearman’s direct tc! Any insights? Literally begging 🙏
  10. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did u submit ur app
  11. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A&O Shearman pfo 😢
  12. GT1205H

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ...Foerster: Applied 21/11, still no response yet.🤞🏼 -Clyde & Co. Applied 17/11, test invite 10/12. Now waiting🤞🏼 - Older PFOs💀: Hogan Lovells, Bird & Bird, Slaughter and May, Reed Smith and A&O Shearman *For context I am Non RG, most modules above 70 (only 2 below) and no legal work experience.
  13. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The majority of Winter VS applications open in mid Sept. I think A&O Shearman, Ashurst, NRF, Freshfields, Jones Day and Sidley Austin open in August or early September. Best of luck with all your applications in the upcoming cycle! 🙂
  14. D

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A&O Shearman TC PFO :(
  15. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    when did you apply for slaughters and when did you get the pfo, if you dont mind me asking
  16. T

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Good luck with both of your AC's am sure you will convert them both into VS.
  17. H

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ...challenges/seat mismatches, another part of it can come from trainees, who fear uncertainty and/or feel like they did not get what they bargained for (usually those who trained at the smaller office)...
  18. C

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You see you're absolutely correct and now I'm certain I'll get a PFO from them. Now that I'm comparing the description for the work experience section to other firms, I would recommend you mention your extracurriculars. I excluded exec positions, writing for a legal blog and so many others 😭
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Please apply regardless. I always recommend candidates not looking at the numbers. There could be only one spot open and it could be yours - you would never know unless you apply!
  20. svb risk management intern

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A&O Shearman PFO

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