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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi would the people who have received an invite for an interview with Travers Smith be happy to share when they apply? In any case congratulations !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Does anyone know if the WG is selective this year for DLA Piper?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied on the 29th so it's been a while... someone said they got it yesterday so assuming I didn't make the cut.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Did people recently receive the WGT for Bird & Bird? Trying to see if I still have a chance.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I have a short presentation to prepare for an interview (I don't know the details of the topic yet). I was wondering if anyone had some advice as this is my first time doing this type of assessment.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you very much that's reassuring.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I am currently preparing my answers for Bird&Bird. I focused my answer on why them towards IP, tech and media. I was wondering if it would be a bad idea to focus on the energy sector when answering their question on what is the biggest opportunity for a sector they specialise in. I am...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I personally never applied to WVS because I always had classes or exams in decemeber and it did not prevent me from obtaining a VS. I think it is better to send quality application for spring or summer than send 6 WVS of lesser quality. A lot of people secure their TC through spring and...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you very muchh ! This is very detailed and I will definitely aim to apply your advice !
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you very much that helps a lot !!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I am in a similar situation and the firm did mention the possibility of reapplying. I was wondering if you had any advice on how to demonstrate that we took their feedback into consideration? Because between August and October/November, not much will have happened. Also do you have any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just received the second test for Macfarlanes so would love any advice (just received a rejection this morning as well, so glad I got this positive news)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I just received a first interview invite for Smb and was wondering whether anyone had done an iterview with them and would be willing to give me some advice. It is quite a small firm so the information available is a bit limited. Thanks !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I think a lot of VS offers were given in March (although not entirely sure about the Reading office). Hopefully you will hear back soon!
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    RWK Goodman TC

    Me neither but they had their spring VS recently so I wouldn't be concerned .
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