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  1. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mishcon AC for Cambridge Office (finally). Had given up this cycle with this being the literal last firm not to PFO me. Any advice would be much appreciated I'm kinda terrified 🤣
  2. dannyp123

    Will doing an Online LLB belittle my chances at a TC?

    Hi again, sorry for the late reply I've just seen this. It is definitely a good decision to not pursue a law degree in Europe if you want to work in the UK straight after graduation in the legal industry. However, my main issue with doing the online degree at ULaw is not even that it is that you...
  3. dannyp123

    Will doing an Online LLB belittle my chances at a TC?

    First of, I think it's great that you are trying to break into this tough career. However, I do think that there are a few things to consider. The university brand name does matter, despite what people say being from a target uni (which tend to have in-person LLBs) do represent a large...
  4. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If people want advice on this then let me know I did do it last year
  5. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So awkward got a PFO from OC and my mate texts me saying they got the virtual AC💀. Got to that stage last year with a much worse app, think might have to just do a masters at this point. Edit: also we both applied around the deadline
  6. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't heard back either (applied deadline) but I have seen some people receive ACs already.
  7. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Cambridge Scheme (which is in Spring). Not sure what's going on with the recruitment process for that, not sure if it is on a different timescale or otherwise but without the SJT I'm assuming PFO💔
  8. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    My lack of SJT invite suggests otherwise 🤣
  9. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Have you instructed chat gpt to use its search function, it is a lot more accurate when you instruct it to only take information from the web. If you just ask it to say info without doing a search then it'll literally make stuff up.
  10. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone, I just wanted some advice on my Osborne Clarke application. Im applying for the Bristol office. I wanted to talk about the firm's tier 1 AI practice but have realised that this is in London, would it be best to focus on work that the Bristol office does specifically when talking...
  11. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    if it's like last year then no you do not need to. i applied 5 minutes before the deadline last year and did the test a week later and still got to the next stage.
  12. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How soon after submitting the online application form did people get the online test invite from RPC?
  13. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi does anyone know if RPC's online assessment has a VI element. They state that they test your motivations so I don't see how they do that apart from a VI unless they mean the traditional SJT motivations like testing whether you like tackling unfamiliar tasks.
  14. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any advice on this question for RPC: In what ways do you see yourself as ‘strikingly real’, and how does that connect with your motivation to apply here and your confidence in succeeding? (300 words max) * I have to say, a rather unconventional question ...
  15. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No timing really, I think most took ages to complete it (including me). Honestly wouldn't stress it too bad it's like a fancy application form if anything.
  16. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Its a motivational VI at the end and its only one (also unfortunately one minute to think one minute to answer). As for the rest they kind of have set questions which they lead with and then the personalisation comes from the follow up questions the AI asks you based off what you said. Im pretty...
  17. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes of course, but its a shame because you really cant put the full context of most of these experiences in. Regardless at least not much left for me to do and I can submit before the deadline!
  18. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey sorry but did you also not have a work experience section for the TLT application. Im just a bit surprised since this is the only stage before AC and they seem to be relying only on application questions and grades with no work experience
  19. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They are deffo rolling, although haven't got a TI either:(
  20. dannyp123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone got a Mishcon SJT for the Cambridge Office?

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