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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, has anyone heard back from Freshfields post second stage? I made my application in November and completed the tests in late November-early December
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you Andrei, this has been really helpful. In terms of why this firm? I was talking about a deal which I really liked and cannot find another one in the firm news that mirrors that. Would you recommend changing that still or using the same one but maybe updating it slightly with new...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much Andrei for your advice. I am a little reluctant to change it majorly as I did pass the first stage so in this would you recommend keeping some things similar? Many Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock Hi Andrei and Abbie, I hope you are well! I wanted to ask a question about re-applying to the same firm again. In the why commercial law questions, my motivations haven't changed but I do have noteworthy experience to add this year. However, adding anything is...
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    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2024-25

    Hi everyone 👋 I’m currently preparing for the next law application cycle and I want to get a head start on psychometric tests. For those of you who’ve been through the process, I’d really appreciate your insights: What resources or platforms did you find most useful for practice? Did you see...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I was looking for some advice on what should a cover letter entail for a summer work experience at a national specialist firm?Any advice you can provide would be much appreciated !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah makes sense. Its just confusing sometimes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I havent yet, did you find anyone who has?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    With the skills question, in the intro- do you think it's better to outline the skills you posses and how the firm uses?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiii, to all successful applicants, how would you answer a question where it's asking you to differentiate between a law firm and its competitors? Also what skills do you think is necessary to become a successful solicitor?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from RPC? Its almost end of Feb so PFO at this point?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Have you heard back from RPC? I submitted on 13th and then did the test. But haven't heard back yet

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