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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For Reed smith can you do the sjt part and then do the VI another day? Or does it all need to be done in one?
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied on the 14th and got it just yesterday and they said in the email they were extending the deadline for it to January 5th - sorry if this is unhelpful!
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think about 12! So far got 2 rejections but one AC!
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Reed smith assessment! Applied on the 14th
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much - really helpful and reassuring!
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    thank you to everybody who replied to this!! Really helpful and reassuring stuff :)
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Really rogue question, but when you start the PGDL or SQE, how do people afford to live in London? I’m coming from Leeds and having to move down with my partner and for the life of us cannot see how we will manage it. Those who’ve done the SQE or going to, how do you make it work? Most firms I’m...
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!! I think I just found it tricky because of the word approach! Wasn't entirely sure what to say but this makes a lot more sense, thank you!
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    One of Covington's questions is: What aspects of Covington’s work, culture or approach stood out to you in your research, and why do they appeal to you personally? How do you see these aligning with the kind of solicitor you hope to become? (300). I'm not sure what sort of things to look for, or...
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I also applied yesterday so I'm hoping they are!!
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you for clarifying that! I was really confused by their brochure!
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if Cooley have given any ACs yet? Is it still worth applying for their summer programme even though they're rolling?
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if there’s been Hogan Lovells AC invites for summer yet?
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any advice for the HL Job Sim? How much prep do you get for the video interview? How many questions are there?
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone applied to Mishcon's Cambridge office? I couldn't attend their open evening at the office and I want to apply but I don't know how to convey why their Cambridge office, and also if the places are more competitive because presumably there are less spaces?
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know how to interpret the HL assessment? I got personal responsibility and work ethic as two strengths and ambition as a weakness but I’m not sure if that means I did well or didn’t perform highly in more areas - does it always give one weakness and two strengths? Does it matter...
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What is the next stage for HL SVS after the job sim?
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anybody who got Taylor wessing WE apply for the Cambridge summer vac scheme?
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anybody go to the IP workshop at Bristows? I have the STEM students one this week and was wondering if anybody would be able to give insight into what the day involves!
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats! Is this for Spring or Summer?

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