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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much! Approximately how long did it last for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody have insights on Gibson Dunn first stage interview? Can offer Akin TI, Hl Job sim, Freshfields 2nd stage, W&C VI and Reed Smith Vi
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! Spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just received Gibson Dunn 1st stage. Applied start of September...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any chance Goodwin or Kirkland send any more VIs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys, does anybody know if on the AG application portal there is any place where we input our university modules and grades? From what I can see they just ask for the overall degree, but it seem highly unlikely they wouldn't want more info....
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys do you think that for the Debevoise question below it is necessary to mention a deal that they have worked on?: Please tell us about a recent commercial deal that has captured your interest. If you could represent a side, which would it be and why? (Max 300 words)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Dear @Afraz Akhtar how would you go about approaching this question: Please tell us about interests and activities you pursue and positions of responsibility that are relevant for the role. Max 300 words
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Dear @Andrei Radu and @Abbie Whitlock, the Debevoise application contains both of these questions: Please explain why you have decided to pursue a career as a solicitor and what has attracted you to Debevoise? (Max 250 words) Please indicate if there are any preferred practice areas that...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Dear @Andrei Radu and @Abbie Whitlock . Could you please explain what a Written Exercise is/involves and how we prepare for them? I have never done one before and so would like to understand the basics...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys, this has probably been asked already, but does anybody have any idea as to whether A&O will send any more AC invites for TCs? From what I've seen, they only sent on Monday this week, so probably unlikely they will send more?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Dear @Andrei Radu, the Davis Polk cover letter states "Please include your cover letter in the space provided below. Within your cover letter please include why you are specifically interested in Davis Polk, why you are attracted to the work that we carry out, and the skills that you have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know the benchmark for the Amberjack with 4 pillars - I absolutely bombed it for the first time (I usually go well) and got 4,3,6,6. Does this mean that my VI wont even be looked at?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys, I have a telephone interview with graduate recruitment coming up next week and I have never done one before. @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock How should I go about preparing and what should I expect?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know what a good score in the A&O report is. So what would the benchmark be across all pillars
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know what a good score in the A&O report is. So what would the benchmark be across all pillars
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys, does anybody know if the A&O assessment follows a classic amberjack structure with the 4 pillars (Grit, Digital Mindset etc)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What do you mean? Don't they all have the same four pillars?

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