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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    hi!! @Abbie Whitlock, I've recently accepted a tc offer but its delayed and I have a year to fill - I feel like you mentioned potentially working in grad rec for a bit, completely ignore me if ive gotten that wrong but is that a normal thing for future trainees to do/ easy to access, find roles...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    not always with HL - like i got one that just said vacation scheme application
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone heard from simmons post ac?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    my friend secured a vac scheme and tc at sidley last year and literally applied the day of the deadline, so I think they defo review every application even if they're rolling, also with dechert I applied a week before the deadline for winter and got an ac so I would recommend applying to both if...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    jobtestprep but i don’t think it’s free unless your uni has access
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    perfect, thank you so much !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    if im emailing a firm that I have a WVS interview with to ask if they can move my interview for consideration for the spring scheme, as I already have another WVS, do you think its better to email and move the interview or wait to see if I get an offer, and then ask to defer the offer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does anyone know what time tomorrow the cc apps close
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    where are u seeing this in the interview email? thank you though!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does anyone know at what point in the process Dechert contacts references?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    did you go back onto cv mail to book ur date?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    do we think theres still any hope to hear from Dechert post WE or are people assuming PFOs
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    hi! does anyone have any tips on scenario based interviews and how to make sure you hit all key points and stand out in your answers - also on how to best prep for these! thank you so much !!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    with the A&O form - does anyone know how to add a levels and an epq, like I can't seem to add both if I click a levels that's the only type of qualification I can add?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    any hogan lovells ac insights would be so so appreciated!! can exchange for a few things if people need!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    is this for the vac scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    if im reapplying to nrf svs after post-vi rejection, would you recommend redoing the app or can I just use the same one bc realistically not much has changed

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