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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Diana54

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Dec 31, 2024
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I completed the Ashurst online test today but I have not received an email confirmation that I have completed the test. Also, I pressed on the like again and it allows to register and do the test again even though I have already completed it.

Have others got an email confirmation when they have completed the test?
 

Amgrad

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Interesting... Then app questions weren't a particularly high decisive factor, I reckon? I am a coach for one competition, and whenever we assemble a new team, I put their motivational answers into an AI detector before making a final decision. If it's 20%, then I let it go, of course, but if it's 80-90%...

P.S. I am not against AI, but how you use it demonstrates intelligence, in my view
I read an article about AI detector and it turns out can't fully differentiate the human factor. Nowadays LLM is smart, if you prompted them to humanise the respond and specifically elaborate how is your writing style, lexical resources level, use of contractions, emdash, etc that's absurd to identify. Just like weeks ago, I shared how I worked with LLM consultants.

So, many colleges or grad employer in the US never checked applicants writing through AI detector. The UK and EU might be slightly reluctant against AI, what I've seen Sweden is the most progressive memberstate in terms of AI policy, even taught students how to use it properly.

Whereas in Asia, AI is viewed as a productivity tool rather than a part of society's philosophical life. Many businesses laid off because of AI, yet they're struggle to maintain revenue and efficiency like western counterpart because of this false thought of perception.
 
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Trophy

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Weil rejection just through, not surprised though as my uni grades just won't be good enough for them and the application style obviously relied on that heavily!

Weil pfo after sjt/vi am not surprised with my feedback report.
i'm soo sorry if this comes off as insensitive but please may i know when you both completed the test/vi?
 

BealMcAlly

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quick question how are people's links WG scores looking? I have got the best score I have ever got with them but i got fairly mid in the evaluating arguments section whereas i normally perform the highest in that section. for context the first time i ever took WG i got 1 percentile LMAO and i got 80 on my most recent.

Currently on hold at 70% which means nothing tbh just patiently waiting
I asked for my score back in early October and got 33/40 and placed in the 88th percentile but I recently heard that your percentile placement changes the more people do it so I'm not sure where I sit now.

I am also on hold. I don't think we will hear this end of Christmas. I applied for the Spring VS.
 

elle woods

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    I asked for my score back in early October and got 33/40 at placed at the 88th percentile but I recently heard that your percentile placement changes the more people do it so I'm not sure where I sit now.

    I am also on hold. I don't think we will hear this end of Christmas. I applied for the Spring VS.
    I asked for my report yesterday and I got 34/40 and 80th percentile 😭😭 I’m also on hold
     
    Are people like heavily practising for the WG? I've just been winging it after reading about how it works, there's no where near enough time to practice it extensively, apply and be prepared for my degree work!
    Hi Madison,
    The Watson Glaser is an important part of the application process, so it’s definitely worth setting aside some focused time for it. I completely understand the pressure of balancing everything else. There really never feels like enough time when you’re juggling application and degree work alongside other commitments.

    When I was applying, I felt exactly the same way. I had society commitments, a job, family responsibilities, and my degree to manage as well. I remember speaking to other friends who were also applying, and some of them told me they were spending five hours a day over three weeks completing mock WG tests. I knew straight away that just wasn’t feasible or realistic for me given everything else I had going on.

    What helped instead was being realistic and intentional with my time, even setting aside a concentrated hour or two every other day made a real difference and stopped it from feeling overwhelming. Sometimes the most important thing isn’t doing everything at once, but scheduling yourself properly and understanding why you’re putting time into something. If it’s a role you really want, giving the WG that bit of structured, manageable attention can be really worthwhile.
     

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