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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think this is fine. They're not looking for you to fill the time necessarily, just to give a complete and structured answer. If you can do that with 30 seconds to spare, that is better than rambling for a further 30 seconds in a way that diminishes your answer.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank youuu! Definitely celebrating tonight! If you don't mind me asking, I'm aware you went through the direct TC route, but do you have any idea what the conversion rate typically is for VS to TC at Reed Smith? Also generally any tips or advice for impressing on the scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Spring! I applied on the deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HSFK PFO, buuuut Reed Smith WVS offer!!! Absolutely over the moon!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When does grad rec usually work over december and january? I'm sure it varies by firm but if anyone has any idea. Is it usually an, off from this friday until 5th jan type of situation, or working every day except 24th-26th and the 1st.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone heard from bird and bird in a while?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    how do you all deal with pessimism? 😭 i just finished a video interview and it's the first VI I've ever done that I actually think went 'well' but I'm still here thinking back and going "oh i said that wrong" "oh that one was rushed" "oh it's so competitive, I think I did well but I'm sure...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bird and Bird VI!!!! Any tips massively appreciated x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied for Spring, but there were options to do an AC for either.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks! Verbal was high, numerical was middle. Then grit and digital mindset were both 7/9, creative force 9/9, applied intellect 3/9. Thought the 3/9 would've done me.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! Applied 8th Nov, Invite to test 10th, completed test 17th.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Reed Smith AC!!! I could cry. Really happy, as I applied for their first year scheme last year, and was rejected. It was very very similar this year, and I thought this year went so much worse so I thought I had no chance. Already crossed it off my tracker lol. I could've sworn my video...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I received a post WG PFO, so I'd take no news as good news for now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Personally I think it's very possible to do lots of written applications and have some success. The real difficulty comes after when trying to prepare for any type of interview. Trying to properly prepare for, and tailor interview answers to multiple firms is really difficult. If you've got 20...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So was I, don't lose hope yet! I applied 9 days ago, I've seen loads of people hearing back after as little as one day or two weeks so I'm not sure what their process is, but if you've not been rejected then you're still in it I think.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bird and Bird WG!!! Does anyone know if this automatic or after written app review?
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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

    Thank you! I applied on the 21st, so pretty quick turnaround. Test sent immediately, but I completed it on Monday (24th), and got an email invite today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    BCLP Interview for Spring! Has anyone done an AC yet for spring? I was told they were starting ACs quite early so I'm hoping I didn't leave it too late when applying, wondering how many ACs will be left. Any advice for the interview would be really appreciated too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Of course it will vary by firm, but has anybody had success asking their firm to cover accommodation for a vacation scheme? I'm doing two weeks in July with a firm, and it's an hour train away, which isn't too bad but it's closer to 1hr 45/2 hours door to door). I'm fully prepared to commute...

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