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  1. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven’t been on here in a while but I’m happy to share that I’ve received a TC offer from a US firm on my 3rd cycle! 🥳 Looking forward to my future trainee badge!
  2. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’d say Tuesday evening/Weds morning I had this exact situation with a firm and they quickly followed up on the Wednesday afternoon.
  3. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks Jaysen! I’ll try this and let the forum know how it goes!
  4. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks! Unfortunately their spring dates both overlap with a spring VS I have too. I might just have to make a choice and cut one here I guess. 🤷‍♂️
  5. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone — I’d really appreciate some advice on a bit of a vacation scheme dilemma. I’ve been lucky enough to receive two summer VS offers, but unfortunately there’s a clash: the second week of one overlaps with the first week of the other. I’m trying to figure out if there’s any sensible...
  6. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is there anyone here who could kindly advise me on Goodwin’s direct TC process? Is there a final interview after the initial AC? Thanks! ☺️
  7. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Generally if a partner is too busy they’ll just say no to a coffee chat. I’m sure 90% of them won’t be offended you asked (unless they’re a bit strange). Just don’t be demotivated if they say no/or ghost your email, but definitely go for it!
  8. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks, I might chase. Are you spring?
  9. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    People still waiting to get their offer letters from Goodwin post phone call?
  10. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, does anyone know if the elevator pitch at Ropes is something you can prepare for? Or something they give you a scenario about on the AC?
  11. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Goodwin Vac Scheme! 🎉
  12. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Weirdly some people privately mentioned Summer offers yesterday, but I’m not sure why they’d do those before Spring today? So hopefully more to come!
  13. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just completed Ropes & Gray’s Thrive assessment. Not sure what to make of the feedback- let me know if anyone wants to compare! Thanks!
  14. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That’s awesome! I assume you didn’t get the holding email then?
  15. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard back from Goodwin yet? Feel like the wait = rejection
  16. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is there any prep you can do for the Ropes Thrive assessment? Like, should you practice critical thinking q’s before attempting it? Thanks!
  17. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Someone said Hogan Lovells were still giving out ACs. There can’t be many left though!
  18. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Off the waitlist- Ropes AC invite 😁😁
  19. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any news from Goodwin post-AC? They’d gotten back to some people this time last year
  20. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know why HL are being so slow? Did my job sim on 16th December and still not heard a thing 🤷‍♂️

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