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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Hill Dickinson about their open days?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got the invite and was told it would be online due to train strikes. I don’t think it’s a case of not being successful enough for in person as they would have probably said in the email that they would like to move you specifically to the online one.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah I know someone who applied for 2026 at Freshfields last cycle and they offered her to start Feb 2025. It’s more likely with larger intakes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve received a Reed Smith Open day invite but it clashes with another open day that the deadline to pull out of has passed. They have a virtual open day, would I be able to ask to be transferred to the virtual one? Would this look bad to the firm?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes the email I got said ‘progress you to the next stage of our application’ but I got the test literally 4 hours after applying so idk
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is there any point applying to a from in which you’ve been rejected for thier open day? Because surely there’s a higher threshold for vacation schemes? Has any one experienced this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did a vacation scheme with Skadden last year, PM me and id be happy to help :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No to ashurst post test ahaha waiting for the PFO atp
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I know someone who didn’t convert a links vac last year so not sure how accurate that is either
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Baker McKenzie Black lawyers & allies open day!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Andrei, this is very helpful. Regarding your further research on Davis Polk, what resources did you use?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long do we get to answer for the Simmons VI part of the assessment? trying to practice and it would be nice to know what time limits to set for myself!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from NFR more recently, like within the last day or two
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly just take the rest of the day off, maybe even a few. It can be really brutal, put your mental health first!❤️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Should i assume PFO from NRF? Seen a few people get the VI and even the AC...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I am applying to a firm that has a strong IP practice would it be worth mentioning that I took it as a module even though it was my worst one of the year (2.2). I am interested in IP but I don't know how it would come across seeing as I didn't do too well in the module at uni? I have also...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If an application question asks 'Why are you attracted to the firm' should you not mention your interest in commercial law at all? or just jumpy straight to why the firm alone? @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Mishcon Dey Reya Race Open Day
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is what I’m thinking too

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