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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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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The VI is stage 2 which comes with critical thinking questions. The SJT is the first stage and does not have any vi
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ok thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if the Latham stage 2 assessment for the VS is automatic or not? Sent the application yesterday so I am assuming its automatic, but the email says we are pleased to invite you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    same here
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    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Dear Lizzie, Thank you for your response. I just want to clarify, you screen applications before the deadline but complete a holistic review after applications close? I am a bit confused because the firm's website states that "we review applications after the deadline."
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks a lot!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello guys, just wanted to ask, in the why commercial law question, can I say that I solidified my interest when attending an open day at ...., even though the Open day is at another firm, not the one I am currently applying to?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    any updates on Katten?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is this for spring?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Still nothing from Latham post-app for summer vs…assuming is a pfo…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Nothing…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anything from Debevoise?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hello, is this for spring or summer?

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