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  1. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I assume if I have not heard back from W&S, it's a PFO?
  2. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well that’s this cycle over - Ropes PFO
  3. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long after Dechert WE does it take to hear back?
  4. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    IF any firms read this - PLEASE no more CVMail. We aren't in 1926.
  5. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    With so many firms undergoing mergers rn, how will that affect trainees, future trainees, and in particular, NQ retention and salaries?
  6. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    gosh why don't they just PFO me then :( - Summer applicant
  7. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The TC discussion chat was talking about Freshfields DTC AC spots coming out. Does anyone know if they have more spots available or is it a PFO.
  8. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Gosh this PW PFO is really frustrating, especially bcoz I got through at their open day stage in September and did exactly what they told us to do in our application. WHAT MORE DO THEY WANT!!! For context I have a 2.1 from Oxbridge non-law. Is it that I don't have a first??
  9. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am currently doing the PGDL at ULaw, having graduated with a non-law degree last summer. There is a lot of reading and content but imo, it's not difficult to understand the content. You just need to sit down and read read read and make notes. I reckon if you are a hard-working student who went...
  10. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    what is the difference between a skill, a characteristic, a trait, a culture etc etc.. Trying to write my answer to the Ropes&Gray question but I am not sure how broad to go in defining a characteristic. Should I mention more basic things like collaboration, communication or excellent client...
  11. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied to Dechert in late December, and I have not heard anything yet. Not even WE. Have people been rejected from Dechert outright yet post-app or is there still a chance with this firm?
  12. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    is there a list somewhere of DTC that are open after January and that have a decent number of positions? I have been applying for VS but now that they are closing up, I want to dedicate time to DTC applications. Any ideas? I've got White & Case on my list for now
  13. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if Paul, Weiss spring has been replying to people?
  14. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    messed up the SBAQ, making us do a new paper next week
  15. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any other PGDL ULaw student's just been wronged by the uni for the contract exam?
  16. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is a deadline day application to Gibson Dunn worth it? I like the firm but they are rolling and I will not have time to finish their application before the day it is due. Have they given out next stages for summer?
  17. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey is this for DTC or VS
  18. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has Freshfields given out direct TC AC yet?
  19. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Are CMS releasing more AC's or should I assume PFO
  20. BuddyingLawyer744

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody have any tips on how to write about a different firm's vacation scheme that you have completed in the work experience section of job apps?

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