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  1. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Why is job test prep so expensive?😭😭😭😭
  2. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those that applied to DLA Piper Birmingham, how long did it take for the WG to come through?
  3. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Royally screwed up my NRF testt😂
  4. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know which games NRF used this year?
  5. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    can resilience be considered a skill?
  6. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Damn!! I was planning on sending a spring app for dechert today, do you reckon it's too late?
  7. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody if Simmons will hold any more AC's?
  8. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think it's because they took concepts we learnt in law school and then said the complete opposite in the answers At least for me, that was the case😂😂
  9. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Taylor wessing PFO What an amazing way to start the week😂😂
  10. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did people add their extracurriculars in the work experience section for NRF ?
  11. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!! I hope you have a lovely weekend!
  12. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who applied to DLA Piper I don’t see anywhere on the application form where they ask for a breakdown of module grades or work experience — is that right? And should the grades also be included in the CV?
  13. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For this question - If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form. Can i split the answer between extracurricular activities and my visa conditions. The question they ask...
  14. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu This is a question I've come across quite a lot in this cycle in VI's, and I'm not entirely sure if I'm saying everything the firms wish to hear. What do you think would be the best points for this question - What will the future of legal work look like? In what...
  15. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who applied to NRF, how long was your cover letter?
  16. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody have advice on whether to apply for BCLP spring/summer? I kept on editing my answers and now idk if I'm too late for spring
  17. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm so confused about this cause I thought everybody who met the basic requirements got the test

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