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  1. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey has anyone done the CMS VI and would be willing to give any insight into it at all? I can help with Reed Smith, Weil, Willkie, Goodwin, Simmons, DLA VI + Hogan, Skadden, Pinsent, Macfarlanes, Akin Gump Goodwin and Fried Frank ACs
  2. W12345

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey has anyone done the CMS VI and would be willing to give any insight into it at all? I can help with Reed Smith, Weil, Willkie, Goodwin, Simmons, DLA VI + Hogan, Skadden, Pinsent, Macfarlanes, Akin Gump Goodwin and Fried Frank ACs
  3. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, does anyone know if the Dentons and Mayer Brown tests are recorded? Also, does anyone know if Pinsent Masons has removed its direct TC route this year?
  4. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone here completed the Macfarlanes AC?
  5. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, does anyone have any advice for AC written exercises that are based on reading a mix of deal information, contracts, and laws to answer questions? What kind of resources can I look for help? I would be grateful for any tips!
  6. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations on the AC! When exactly did you complete the Simmons and Simmons assessment?
  7. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, if I have to change the location from a regional office to London of my training contract- What would be a good reason and is it easy to change?
  8. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Was the Skadden written exercise recorded?
  9. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m sorry to hear that! This is just a part of the process dw! Can you pls tell when exactly you did your WG?
  10. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, has anyone here completed the Dechert written exercise? I just completed but have not received any sort of confirmation through email and cannot see anything proper on the assessment page. Is this normal? Can anyone who’s been through it pls help? Thank you!
  11. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied towards the end of October
  12. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, does anyone have any tips for the Dechert written exercise please? :)
  13. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long does Hogan Lovells take to send a WG link after submitting the application?
  14. W12345

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    How long does Slaughter and May take to send AC invited for the direct TC?
  15. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, huge congratulations on getting to the AC! Please if you don’t mind sharing, when exactly did you apply? :)
  16. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did you apply for the Summer or the Spring Scheme?
  17. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Did you get the call just now? Also, when did you do your interview?
  18. W12345

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! When exactly did you do the interview?

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