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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

TheSaulGoodman

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  • Dec 3, 2025
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    As part of a written question, a firm is asking how would you approach working with people of different ages in the firm, does anyone have any tips on how to answer this?
    In previous jobs (non-law) I've worked with people of all age groups, is it worth mentioning that here?
    I'd say its definitely worth mentioning, I think typically I would speak about the benefits of working with people who have more experience and how collaboration is vital etc.
     

    radssss

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    Aug 16, 2024
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    Can't believe I am saying this but second AC invite of the day with Shepherd + Wedderburn !!!
    Proud of youuu❤️

    AND SAME got the invite as well😭😭😭
    Barely getting time to recover from my ac yesterday because I have a Broadfield final stage interview for vs to do and now s+w too 🥹 it’s a good headache to have so I’m not complaining hahaha

    I would be very grateful for any insights on these two! :)
     

    SlippinJimmy

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    Jul 7, 2025
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    White & Case final stage interview! Was wondering if anyone had some insight as to whether the date that the interview is done matters. When I received my WE invite, people had already received VS offers. Since I reckon I may be in one of the last few batches and W&C is rolling, should I do one of the earlier interview days? Or will they wait until the entire batch is done with interviews to decide?

    Grateful for any insight on scheduling the interview and also for insight on the interview🙏🏻
     
    Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Sidley Austin post application? I applied on deadline so I have very low hope but yeah
    Can someone take it for the team and email grad rec to find out when we will hear back post app from Sidley cos the waiting is insanely long.

    I’m expecting a PFO cos I don’t even meet their A-level requirements but surely they’ve reviewed all of the apps by now to send remaining PFOs?​

    I can't remember if i applied to Sidley for spring or summer is there any way to check?!
    I know there’s an option to download the app off of CvMail before submitting it, but if you haven’t done that I don’t think you can access it.​
     

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