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  1. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Anyone have any advice for the Macfarlanes Capptivate test? Or the test in general if they’re all similar
  2. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Does anyone have any advice on preparing for case studies?
  3. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Would anyone who previously applied to Gibson Dunn and was successful be open to a quick question?
  4. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    I got 2 first-year modules with 2:2s and got a vac scheme at a US firm. I'm sure you'll be fine!
  5. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Thank you so much! Is it a 1 or 2 page job?
  6. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Hi! Does anyone know what Gibson Dunn's application questions were last year? trying to make an initial draft but can't find anything
  7. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Congrats! Do you mind sharing which date this was for?
  8. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock and everyone! I have ABBC in my A levels and an overall 2:1 in my degree (with 2 first-year modules with a 2:2 and several 1sts in my second and third year from a non-russle group uni. Do you think it is worth applying to Clearly Gottlieb and Sidley Austin (I heard they're...
  9. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Hi everyone — I’m starting to think about which firms to target in the next application cycle and would really appreciate any advice on narrowing down a list. At the moment, I’m particularly drawn to US firms because I like the idea of learning more “on the job”, and I’m much more interested in...
  10. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock ! I hope you’re well. I was wondering if you had any tips regarding an open day application - is there any structure I should follow when answering why I’m interested in attending?
  11. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats! How did you find it? Also how long did you have from them letting you know and the interview?
  12. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from Travers Smith post-application for DTC?
  13. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received a rejection from FF post WG?
  14. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Has anyone heard from Travers Smith post-application for DTC?
  15. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I haven't heard but people got AC invites already so might be cooked. But the email said they’ll be holding the assessments between the 8th-19th of June so I’m hoping there are still days left
  16. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Some people said they received invites
  17. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry by first round I meant the AC
  18. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if FF will be sending more AC invites?