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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone else feel like the first two assessments for Milbank are automatic (or at least for anyone that’s eligible to apply) in spite of what they’ve said? Haven’t seen a single pfo yet lol Can’t work out if I’ve actually done a good job with the responses or it can’t be known for sure 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know whether Milbank online assessment is automatic or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For many law firms it seems. Freshfields, Mayer Brown, both the same.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    hey guys, quick question about the White and Case VS app: there seems to be no space for submitting individual module grades, except in the postgraduate section? It says " Please use the space below to list all your individual modules and the percentage or letter grades you achieved in each."...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone heard back from Mayer Brown after sending the form?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey Abbie, just to piggyback off this, like you've said it seems a really short application, so I'm not sure where the "why Mayer Brown" would come in, as the question doesn't specifically ask for this, it just seems more general. Should we tailor the answer or the work experience section to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone heard back from Macfarlanes after the second assessment? I was thinking originally that we wont hear back for a while considering the AC is in January, but it's rolling so you never know I guess
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys, another quick question about HL Lift Off 2026. One of the app Qs are to Tell us about any experiences outside of your work and study that have allowed you to develop skills that are relevant to this role. By "this role', do they mean the programme (i.e they're essentially asking what...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys, quick question about Taylor Wessing. There's a section on the application form about the webinars, events etc. that you have undertaken with the company. Might be a bit of an obvious question but since the virtual open days are in November, and apps are rolling so I wanted to get mine...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm not sure if it would be advantageous to apply for the Hogan Lovells Lift Off programme (because you're automatically fast tracked to vac scheme AC anyway) but would it be more competitive/ harder to get into than just applying for the vac scheme outright? I'm intrigued by the programme...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey everyone, slightly different question so I hope it's allowed! I was just curious if it is worth volunteering at a law clinic/legal aid centre to gain some legal experience. I know what these centres deal with is nothing to do with commercial law directly, but I was wondering if the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys, has anyone heard back from Milbank for their campus ambassador position? It said applications were reviewed on a rolling basis and since we're very close to the deadline, I was wondering if anyone else had heard back
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes I did too. As this is my first vac scheme application, I hope it will be off to a good start. I think this is the first time they've done one of these, so I'm guessing thats why theres no AC or interview.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    as an aside, do you think it's worth applying for mini pupillage, even if your preference is to go down the solicitor route? My thinking was that a Mini could indicate strong interest in commercial law anyway, especially contentious practices
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    not yet, they said early august so im presuming next week? did you apply to the London office?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey Chris, just wanted to say that as someone just about to embark on their first application cycle, this is like gold dust. Would you mind if I DM'd you about a personal question about my particular circumstances?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for the response: I think they do have a deadline, I saw July 21 on their LinkedIn and IG pages. About the grades, most of my worries are because firms sometimes say CONSISTENTLY exceptional too- a high 2:1 with one anomalous 2:2 surely undermines the consistent part of it no? Would you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, two questions here. Has anyone heard back from the DAC Beachcroft Vac Scheme? They said they'd get back to successful candidates by early August, but their applications were rolling so just curious if anyone has heard back yet. Secondly, and I know this has probably been asked to death...

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