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  1. F

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    omg congrats! Is the AC for CMS London office?
  2. C

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yep, I did it a couple of weeks ago and haven't heard back. Can't remember the marketing Q tbh
  3. 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!
  4. A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations!! Can I ask if the sent an email or a call?
  6. 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!
  7. I

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just received macfarlanes assessment invite
  8. svb risk management intern

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Stay strong and get sh*tfaced
  9. lucky2

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It’s just a regular cappfinity test, so just STJ and Watson Glaser style Critical thinking section. :)
  10. 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 :)
  11. 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.
  12. Dogecoin GC

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Clifford Chance ✅❌ Fried Frank ✅ King & Spalding ✅ Macfarlanes ✅📝❌ Morgan Lewis ✅ Orrick ✅ Paul Hastings ✅ Sidley Austin ✅❌ Weil Gotshal & Manges ✅❌ White & Case ✅📝 Willkie Farr & Gallagher ✅🎥📝❌ To do: Sullivan & Cromwell Legend: ✅ = applied, 📝 = test, 🎥 = VI, ❌ = rejection.
  13. Bree

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, would anyone have inputs on Latham Stage 2 as in whether the questions are competency based or what kind? Can help with Macfarlanes Stage 1, FF Stage 2
  14. A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If anyone had imsights on the milbank test, I can share advice for HL (both tests and vi), weil VI, Mayer Brown, Simmons VI + AC, Bird & Bird VI, Akin Telephone Interview, Macfarlanes test + VI!
  15. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The rumours of the horrors of the Macfarlanes Simulate Assessment were unfortunately true
  16. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Which office is this for? & when did you do the VI?
  17. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    TO those who applied for macfarlanes vs, how long after the first test did you get the second one? is it automatic if you pass? do they manually send it? has anyone who applied for the direct training contract got the second stage test?
  18. A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If anyone has Weil VI advice and is happy to share, please DM me! I'm happy to share insights for Mayer Brown, Macfarlanes, Simmons and B&B
  19. U

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    congrats on the AC!! Is that for direct tc?
  20. Charles Leclerc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would appreciate any tips for the second stage of the Macfarlanes Assessment. Also, has anyone heard of Gowling post Arctic Shores?

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