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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

wrpark

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Sep 2, 2025
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Pretty sure they’re non-rolling. The vac scheme deadline is 01/01/2026. Does anybody know what the dates are for the schemes? Idk if I’m looking in the wrong places but I can’t seem to find the vac scheme dates anywhere lmao.​
Debevoise is kinda odd, I read somewhere that the application is for their Open Day which they recruit Vac Schemers through?? Not sure how accurate this information is.
 

Prudentia

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Debevoise is kinda odd, I read somewhere that the application is for their Open Day which they recruit Vac Schemers through?? Not sure how accurate this information is.
Yeah, you have to apply for their Open Day to be considered for their vac scheme to then be considered for their TC. Looks like they also conduct interviews at the Open Day.
 

BealMcAlly

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I just turn off my camera in the non-recorded elements of tests to avoid this. Some of these budget and stats questions, I am oddly changing seat position every minute checking my working out - I do not need them seeing that haha
Have you progressed past this stage before despite covering/turning off your camera? About to do my amberjack for Reed Smith and I really don't feel like being on camera today hahah
 
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jojo23

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I just turn off my camera in the non-recorded elements of tests to avoid this. Some of these budget and stats questions, I am oddly changing seat position every minute checking my working out - I do not need them seeing that haha
Any time a math question comes on screen they see me laughing (and maybe crying) for a good solid 5 mins before hail mary-ing an answer (I cant do maths).
As for the rest of the test.. if they actually watch it, they probably just see and hear me singing 🤷🏽‍♂️
 

WillKitchen

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    Has anyone completed the Paul Hastings open day VI?

    I've not seen a VI for an open day before, so it will be interesting to know what kind of specificity they're looking for at this stage. I honestly just want to visit the open day to say hello, meet staff and find out more about the kind of work they do, but perhaps they may want more research in evidence at this stage?
     

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