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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is this for the Spring/Summer VS?
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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

    May I know where you found the practice test? Tried searching online but couldn't find a link :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any AC invites for FF DTC or HL Spring/Summer VS's recently?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Their deadline is in Jan so I don't expect a reply until mid Dec at the earliest. Applied back in Oct but haven't heard a whiff since, hahah Big respect to Sidley GR though, they seem to be one of the very few firms in London not relying on psychometrics/WG's, which IMHO have been gamed to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Non rolling so yes, assume so
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received a confirmation post stage 1 test for Taylor Wessing? I've not received anything after completing the test and am wondering if this is normal.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I received a confirmation, you may want to double check with grad rec
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    How to explain using AI in applications

    Thanks for the incredibly informative post Andrei!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from Gibson Dunn for the spring/summer vacs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, does anyone know if the Taylor Wessing stage 1 Verbal/Critical reasoning test includes a VI component? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Literally... some stranger started buzzing my doorbell in the middle of my first VI, caused a commotion.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Have you received email confirmation of completion of the assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I happened to have an extra curricular/hobby where I earned some money, so I put it down. Not including your extracurriculars should be fine.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For people who completed the Freshfields Stage 2 Assessment, how long did it take before you received confirmation of assessment completion? Finished mine a few minutes before the deadline and am slightly worried.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    As long as your answer is substantial and well reasoned it should be fine. But anything less than 50% of the allotted time would be suspicious.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks! Need medicine after all these applications 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Scary! Do they give you the materials beforehand to read atleast? Or are you expected to read materials & come up with an answer all in 1 minute?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone have news from Dechert for spring/summer? Applied 1st week of Oct but have yet to hear back. Double checking.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Off topic, but congrats to the TCLA team! Noticed quite a few firms now including TCLA in this little section of the applications: @Andrei Radu deserves a raise! 😂

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