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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

What is the Addleshaw Goddard test like? is it SJT, WG? Any insights please.
I've just completed their application and received the automatic test invite, its a critical thinking test, so similar to WG, no SJT. AG offers you 12 months free to practice on assessment day, but in their email they specify that the only relevant practice section is the critical thinking bit.
 
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Did not realise that Milbank's WE does not allow copy/pasting. I drafted everything on google docs; blindsided without enough time to transpose everything I wrote. Still managed to get a strong paragraph down for Q1, but am unsure if they auto reject single paragraph answers or <150 word answers. (250 cap for reference). Sigh.

Thought I wrote a very strong answer too; what a waste, what a waste...
 
I got 32/36 on the pillars for Mayer Brown's amberjack test but medium for Applied Verbal Intellect. Is that likely a PFO because surely that is really important.
Bruh you scored well above average and you’re worried you may get a rejection?

It’s important but it’s not that deep I’ve scored medium verbal and got lower overall score and progressed to AC.
 
Bruh you scored well above average and you’re worried you may get a rejection?

It’s important but it’s not that deep I’ve scored medium verbal and got lower overall score and progressed to AC.
Thanks for letting me know thats reassuring. I have never done an AC or passed a law firm test stage before so was worried because someone told me if I get medium I am likely to be rejected.
 
Thanks for letting me know thats reassuring. I have never done an AC or passed a law firm test stage before so was worried because someone told me if I get medium I am likely to be rejected.
if it makes you feel better, I scored medium on numerical reasoning and still got through somehow - so don't fret too much!
 
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Bruh you scored well above average and you’re worried you may get a rejection?

It’s important but it’s not that deep I’ve scored medium verbal and got lower overall score and progressed to AC.
Hi, sorry if a stupid question, but have you progressed to AC with them this cycle? I applied on Oct 1st and haven't heard back post test!
 

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