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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I don't think it needs to be completed before the deadline. You have 7 days to complete it after receiving the link.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it alright to ask a firm for an alternative AC interview date if it clashes with a Vacation Scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    From my experience with Slaughter and May, you can definitely apply close to the deadline. In the past, I applied to them a day before the deadline and still got an AC invite if that helps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it worth applying to Bird & Bird so close to the deadline (Dec 11, rolling app)? I saw that they have sent out AC invites too.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I haven’t heard back yet! Also applied on the last day
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I was wondering whether anyone has any information on the Cleary AC. I have been unable to find any information on the style of the technical case study interview. Currently sort of preparing for all formats, but having some idea beforehand would really help!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Cleary AC! Would really appreciate it if anyone who has done the AC recently could PM me.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from Cleary?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I attended a DLA Piper talk and grad rec mentioned that for the CV there's no need to include an education section because the online form will ask for grades anyway. She also mentioned having a brief introduction (but I might have misheard this). Is it alright to still stick to the standard...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you for letting me know!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, the email mentions this: "We recommend visiting the Freshfields Preparation Plus to familiarise yourself with the format of the online assessment and what to expect." When I logged into the Preparation Plus site, there was a 'practice assessments' section, which includes a VI practice.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Oh, I don't see that there are two stages - it just mentions one online assessment on their site. Here is the link: https://www.freshfields.com/en/your-career/united-kingdom/early-careers/trainee-associate-program
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, the Freshfields test definitely includes a VI (it says so on their preparation hub). Since the test is untimed, I was wondering whether it is advisable to take a break between completing the test and sitting the VI? I have a lot of work to get through in addition to the test, and tend to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, the Freshfields test definitely includes a VI (it says so on their preparation hub). Since the test is untimed, I was wondering whether it is advisable to take a break between completing the test and sitting the VI? I have a lot of work to get through in addition to the test, and tend to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, this evening!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ashurst WVS written exercise invite! Does anyone have any insight on how to prepare for this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I’m struggling a bit with reapplying to firms and would love some advice! When firms ask the same application questions, I sometimes feel that my previous answers from previous applications, which were successful, are still the strongest and most authentic. For example, HSF Kramer has a...
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    Mayer Brown - Spring Vacation Scheme 2026

    Hi, could I ask you a few questions about the assessment? 1) is it timed, and do we need to complete it one sitting? 2) is there unlimited prep time for the video responses (the practice assessment seemed to suggest that)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did Mayer Brown's practice assessment and it said this before practising the VI: “Before you continue, please be aware that there’s no time limit on how long you spend thinking about your response before starting your recording; but, once you do start your recording, you’ll have up to 2...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, does anyone have insight on Mayer Brown's test?

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