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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Having used the TCLA forum consistently to help me secure a TC at one of the largest intentional law firms in the world, I wanted to give back and share how I was successful. Don’t give up too early At times this really is a numbers game, and with each application you do improve, even if it’s...- Aarav-TESTACCOUNT
- Post #10,044
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Feedback on Skadden VC application
Thanks for sharing this and first off, it’s worth saying that there’s nothing “bad” about this answer. It’s clearly well thought through and shows genuine motivation. A few gentle points that may help explain why it didn’t convert this time as someone who has talked to successful Skadden...- Aarav-TESTACCOUNT
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Macfarlanes second stage online assessment
Congratulations, that’s a great position to be in! The most important thing with Macfarlanes’ second stage assessment is to be honest with yourself rather than trying to give the answer you think the firm wants. It’s designed to mirror real trainee scenarios, and they are very good at spotting...- Aarav-TESTACCOUNT
- Post #3
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I completely get why that feels frustrating. "Rolling” can be quite opaque from the outside, especially when you apply early and then hear nothing for weeks. One thing to bear in mind is that for some rolling firms, applications can be reviewed in batches rather than strictly in order. That...- Aarav-TESTACCOUNT
- Post #10,016
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Which Law Firm is right for me?
You’ve got a really coherent set of interests, and there are firms that genuinely allow you to explore that mix rather than forcing an early specialism. Kingsley Napley is one that really stands out. They have a strong reputation across personal injury and family law, but they’re also heavily...- Aarav-TESTACCOUNT
- Post #3
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Paralegal work
You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way post-graduation, and there are some very straightforward ways to approach this: Paralegal recruitment agencies Ryder Reid Legal are well worth speaking to. They place paralegals across London and the South East in a wide range of commercial...- Aarav-TESTACCOUNT
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I’m really sorry to hear that, especially when it was the application you felt strongest about. However, a rejection from Skadden doesn’t mean your application wasn’t good. Their process is extremely competitive and can be quite unpredictable, with plenty of candidates with strong experience...- Aarav-TESTACCOUNT
- Post #9,993
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi Madison, Applying around a month in advance is generally fine, even for rolling firms. Being earlier can help at the margins, but it isn’t the case that applications submitted slightly later are automatically discounted. Strong and well-thought applications are still read and progressed...- Aarav-TESTACCOUNT
- Post #9,987
- Forum: Applications Discussion