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  1. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have Kennedys vi questions? Can exchange with Latham/CC/Macfarlanes
  2. P

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I don't know about Macfarlanes specifically, but for most firms you can study the GDL anywhere, and they want you to study the SQE in London
  3. H

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does anyone have any tips for macfarlanes assessment. worried about choosing answers for the behavioural/sjt and dont want to score too low- any tips?
  4. H

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does anyone have any tips for macfarlanes assessment. worried about choosing answers for the behavioural/sjt and dont want to score too low- any tips?
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just a holding email from Macfarlanes
  6. C

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Please could anyone with insights for Macfarlanes AC pm me - I'd be really grateful, thanks :)
  7. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone who applied close to deadline not heard back from macfarlanes post 2nd assessment? (for vac scheme)
  8. 1

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    RS, Macfarlanes, Skadden PFO followed by a CMS AC. Interesting day i suppose
  9. Magdalena6912

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    any advice on what to expect from stage one would be super helpful! I am curious to know whether there are any numerical reasoning questions given they mention calculators...
  10. Abbie Whitlock

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ...well is: Start with your story so far - highlight a couple of key experiences or decisions that have shaped your interest in law and Macfarlanes specifically (e.g. academics, work experience, or even something outside of law). Draw out the qualities they reveal - look at the qualities that...
  11. C

    Can she get a TC?

    Russell-Cooke rejection... I've just sat the second SJT and VI for Macfarlanes - not sure if that's standard, or a good sign, or a bad sign, ugh... Couple more applications to come!
  12. F

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have a second round AC for Osborne Clarke next week - if anyone has insights from last year I can share TW, Bird& Bird, Macfarlanes and Dechert insights :)
  13. Rads

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello if anyone has done Macfarlanes Stage 1 for DTC, do they send Stage 2 fast or take their time?
  14. silversage

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any insights on Kirkland VI, I can help for Weil, Latham, Macfarlanes
  15. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi does anyone have any advice for bakers VI, would really appreciate it. Can give advice on Macfarlanes AC, Slaughters AC, freshfields stage two, hogan stage two, Latham stage two and Weil.
  16. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone heard back from macfarlanes post job sim ?? any ac invites ?
  17. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think Macfarlanes and Morgan Lewis allow you to re apply in the same cycle if PFOd post app for the VSs. These DTCs are both still open.
  18. C

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know someone has mentioned this before but why is the Macfarlanes 'rebrand' so funny to me like it's just in bold now
  19. Dogecoin GC

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Arnold & Porter ✅ Fried Frank ✅ King & Spalding ✅ Macfarlanes ✅ Morgan Lewis ✅ Paul Hastings ✅ White & Case ✅ 💼 Key: ✅ = application sent; 💼 = SJT.

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