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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law

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Has anyone finished the Debevoise App ? If yes, then how ? The app refuses to end 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 there's like 7 questions for 10 TCs what even. But on a serious note how did you end up answering the commercial question specifically the which side would you represent part ?
 

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    Has anyone finished the Debevoise App ? If yes, then how ? The app refuses to end 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 there's like 7 questions for 10 TCs what even. But on a serious note how did you end up answering the commercial question specifically the which side would you represent part ?
    I know it's genuinely never ending, I've answered that with a litigation case as I thought it would be easier to actually pick and substantiate a side.
     
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    Abbie Whitlock

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    What’s the best approach for putting VS you didn’t manage to convert on your work experience section?

    Do firms look at this sideways especially if it was a couple cycles ago 💀
    Hi!

    Firms generally won't look at this sideways, and I would try not to worry about it too much - they know vacation scheme conversion rates are competitive and that non-conversion doesn't necessarily reflect performance. There are so many factors that go in to making TC decisions, including things such as business need and the overall competitiveness of that cycle - these are things out of your control, so firms aren't going to hold this against you!

    It is absolutely fine to include the VS's you didn't convert (and I did for mine) - I would just make sure that you focus on what you did and learned rather than the outcome itself. If it was a couple of cycles ago, I would make sure to show how you have grown since then as they will be more interested in your overall development and reflection.

    I hope that helps, and best of luck! :)
     
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    Has anyone finished the Debevoise App ? If yes, then how ? The app refuses to end 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 there's like 7 questions for 10 TCs what even. But on a serious note how did you end up answering the commercial question specifically the which side would you represent part ?
    I’m on this question atm (left it till last). This app has felt like walking up these stairs cos it’s been non-stop and never ending:

    Brainstorming Never Ending GIF by Blobby Barack
     
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    Do we need to do Milbank's stage 1 test by 2359 today?? i just submitted my application because it was non-rolling
    I’m pretty sure Milbank has been rolling cos a lot of people have alr received AC invites for Spring and Summer VS (LevFin and Trad). Idk if they’re still actively considering apps but if tests are still being sent out I assume there’s a chance?​
     

    Novaa

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    for the bakers work exp section - finding the format weird. probs a stupid q but for this section would you inc societal roles or should you inc it in the work exp section beforre? View attachment 7541
    I put anything I was paid for in the section above, then everything else like course representative, mentoring schemes, open days, outreach organisations in the bottom. :)
     

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