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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
YALL THE MACFARLANES SECOND ASSESSMENT WAS SO HARD😭😭😭 There was no time at all to analyse the info and along with it, prep your answer, for some of the questions- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
On the 1st of September :)- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I am so scared😭 please could you provide some insight and if it’s motivational commercial or competency/strength based?- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @WillkieGemma , I just wanted to check, does Willkie just require a 2:1 overall or is there an individual module grade requirement which is taken into consideration. For context, I have a 2:1 from a top RG uni but I didn’t score very well in my first year due to mitigating circumstances which...- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
The first test was automatic and the second test we just received is after passing the previous stage test and it was viewed along with our application. :) This is there on their website.- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yes, a few of us did and are now wondering what this test entails😂- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Same😭 Please do let me know if you figure it out. I think it’s unlikely they’ll allow us to re-record and I’m assuming it’s timed :(- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yes same I did mine on the 1st as well😂- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Just received the MacFarlanes second stage online assessment (with the video element)! :) Is this automatic? If anyone has experience doing this, I’d be very grateful for any insight!! :)- User5678
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I agree it’s pretty awful! I think your best bet is try and negotiate with the firm. I recently interviewed at Addleshaw and they were paying 30k for their paralegal role as well but I’m assuming if it’s a big international firm, they should probably agree to the increase (but might refuse on...- User5678
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
any news from Hogan Lovells?- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I’m in the same boat too :) Hopefully there are some spaces and we hear back soon!- User5678
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I have and heard nothing back! Should be early Aug hopefully because next cycle apps start in September- User5678
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I’ve just received it!- User5678
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Top US and some magic circle firms can be strict but not this strict that one module 2:2 will affect your chances. I believe many of the candidates who have a high 2:1 or 1 in their degree may also have a 2:2 module but still progress. On that note, I know someone who had a few 2:2’s and an...- User5678
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I already assumed a rejection😂 but now think no one has heard back. Hopefully they get back to us this week!!- User5678
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Congratulations and thank you for letting us know! I almost lost hope but then I applied on 17 July (I hope it’s not too late), hopefully some positive news soon 🤞🏻 Best of luck for your AC!!- User5678
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
It’s not rolling and applications only just closed. I think we should hear back by the end of the month.- User5678
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
has anyone heard back from PMC DTC? It’s been super long now- User5678
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