Oh that associate was brilliant. Also seemed very down to earth.
He noted the loan document resources which was so useful to know about.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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He noted the loan document resources which was so useful to know about.
That was super helpful advice. LevFinance/PE space sounds like a such an exciting area, hadn’t appreciated how those clients were involved in the energy & infrastructure space!
Hi everyone! I am applying to DLA for their summer internships and for the answer it says three different things about the word count. Does anyone know what the actual word/character count is?
For example,
*Question 2) Select one article from DLA Piper Insights page on a client sector that interests you. How does it align with your personal and professional ambitions? (Max 200 words/1,500 Characters)
[Answer box]
Answer size should be 1800 characters or less
For example,
*Question 2) Select one article from DLA Piper Insights page on a client sector that interests you. How does it align with your personal and professional ambitions? (Max 200 words/1,500 Characters)
[Answer box]
Answer size should be 1800 characters or less
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Anyone heard anything from Burges Salmon for WVS post-app?
Somebody got a holding email I think but nothing my side
I want purely by the 1800 character limit. Went to next stage (WG)
If a firm has a deadline for let's say the 31st but has no specific time, does this usually mean the deadline will be 23:59pm on the 31st, or 00:00 am?
I want to clarify some points, as I realise I may have been unclear in my earlier message. I met with Grad Rec at the Legal Cheek Live event in London and asked extensive questions. Here are the key takeaways:
1. Testing Process: Everyone who applies for an open day will need to complete a test. You need to pass the first test to take the second one. The turnaround time for the second test varies; mine took two weeks after completing the first test, while others have reported waiting only three days.
2. Vacation Scheme Applications: If you apply for a vacation scheme, you will also need to complete tests. However, suppose you successfully apply for and attend one of their open days. In that case, you won’t have to complete the online test when applying for the vacation scheme within the same academic year. If your application for the open day is unsuccessful, you may still apply for the vacation scheme, but you will need to retake the online test. It is likely that the online test will remain the same for the vacation scheme, but I am not sure of this.
3. Cohort Changes: Grad Rec mentioned that you cannot change cohorts. For example, if you apply for the Spring program, you must be able to attend fully, as they are aware that many firms offer candidates vacation schemes, which leads to students trying to switch to the Summer program. They indicated that they no longer accommodate such changes. Many firms are adopting similar policies; for instance, Weil and Akin now only offer Spring schemes, and full attendance is mandatory. Therefore, choose your scheme dates wisely.
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