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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

What's the likelihood of receiving a VS offer after being placed 'on hold' following the AC? Has anyone had experience with something like this previously?
If this is for DLA I know some people on my vac scheme a couple years ago mentioned originally being on a waitlist! I also got a VS very close to the start date for a smaller US firm last year after being on a waitlist. People sometimes drop out after getting offers post spring schemes/DTC applications or even getting other summer schemes they prefer, so I’d say you still have a chance, but unfortunately no guarantee
 
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Skadden PFO post written exercise as I’d expected lmao. I feel sorry for whoever read my thing cos it was so bad. At least it’s out of the way!

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@Afraz Akhtar

I hope you are well!

I had a quick question regarding an AC. In a motivational/competency interview, when asked “Why you?”, what would you recommend as the most effective way to structure this answer? My current thinking is to select a personal trait that strongly aligns with the firm’s values, support it with relevant past experiences, and then clearly link it back to how I would add value to the firm. I would really appreciate your thoughts on whether this is the right approach or if there is a better way to frame it. Thank you :)
 
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Skadden VI 😵but the same week of Weil LMAO

After bombing the KE ac lmao (don't ask me for insights pls)
and NRF PFO

Welp, time to lock in for my mocks
Jheeze Elle Woods is on a generational run! Huge congrats and best of luck for Skadden and Weil!

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