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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

InterestInPublicLaw

Legendary Member
  • Feb 7, 2024
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    help why is BCLP app a literal essay writing exercise😭500 words for each question is DIABOLICAL!!!! I need some insight on whether it is still worth applying so close to the deadline (tomorrow)??
    It’s rolling but you can submit a vac scheme and direct tc, which closes much later, in the same recruitment cycle so wouldn’t hurt your chances to submit it now!
     
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    TheSaulGoodman

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  • Dec 3, 2025
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    Damn for white and case I got strengths: personal responsibility, curiosity and adaptable

    But I got collaboration as a weakness am I cooked
    Deffo not as cooked as me - strengths were curiosity, credibility and adaptable my weakness was work ethic????? In fairness I had answered the SJT q's to better incorporate work/life balance as that had been an 'area of improvement' I had received on a diff SJT. I was still offended though like no way I've sat through your 90 min cappfinity for you to tell me my work ethic sucks
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    Donna Paulsen

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  • Sep 23, 2025
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    Deffo not as cooked as me - strengths were curiosity, credibility and adaptable my weakness was work ethic????? In fairness I had answered the SJT q's to better incorporate work/life balance as that had been an 'area of improvement' I had received on a diff SJT. I was still offended though like no way I've sat through your 90 min cappfinity for you to tell me my work ethic sucks
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    Me trying to hit all the strengths at once in a SJT
     

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