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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'd be happy to have a read. I've not applied for WFW specifically but happy to give application feedback!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The majority of firms to my knowledge will pay for your PGDL/SQE fees on top of providing a living grant
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! Nice to see non-law faces here! This is a great question, and oftentimes I think candidates overestimate how much they need to use their degree as leverage in their applications so I wouldn't shoehorn a link in if it's proving difficult. That said, studying a non-law degree does make your...
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    Do firms ask for school transcripts or just Uni?

    Hi! In my experience, a few firms have (Herbert Smith Freehils Kramer being one), while others haven't. I think it varies from firm to firm - hope that helps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone, just wanted to quickly introduce myself - I'm Umair, a third year Politics student at Warwick and a Future Trainee at Hogan Lovells. I also did vacation schemes at Latham & Watkins and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. I'll be on hand to answer any questions over the next hour or so!

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