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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I received the WFW VI today and applied on the 22/12 (I think). I saw people who had applied after me get their VI before so don't lose hope!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi here is what the website says : "When the interview starts, the four questions will appear on the screen one at a time. You will have 30 seconds to prepare your answer before recording starts. You then have 90 to 120 seconds to record your answer. Once this time elapses you will not be able...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    WFW VI! Finally starting to regularly pass the application stage !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Tjank you ! I answered 20/24 but skipped three questions I think. Hope you hear positively soon ! No I have no idea about their trainees salary but would love that info if you find out.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I personally skipped all the round diagram questions as I could not answer them in the practice test and was being strategic. I still made it to the interview so you never know !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats ! When did you apply if you don't mind?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Starting this week well with my first Ac invite of 2026 (Shepherd Wedderburn ) !!! So happy !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I just received Shepherd and Wedderburn tests invite. However the practice test does not work and I wanted to take the real tests tomorrow. Could anyone indicate which SHL practice test is the accurate one? It says general ability but there are the interactive and the MCQ ones on SHL...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi does anyone have any insight into the VWV online assessment. It says it only takes five minutes and to answer honestly but somehow doubt that pure honesty is the best policy ... also five minutes seems so short!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much this helps a lot !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I am looking at Farrer & Co and this is the last question I have to draft. However, I am not sure how to interpret it. I would really appreciate if anyone gave me some guidance. I did not know if I should address position of responsibilities/hobbies and the skills or if this was more aimed...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi there is a thread on the forum about where firms recruit from. It does not have all the firms but does give a good idea of firms that consider DTC or only hire DTC applicants.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi just wanted to say that I have seen how amazing you have been doing so far with applications and I am sure you will have great results soon !!
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    How many cycles before giving up?

    Hi, I personally know a friend who got a training contract after 5 cycles ! If you got an AC it's proof you have what it takes !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the following question for HFW: Please identify an issue currently in the mainstream media and explain how this is likely to impact the clients that HFW represents and the type of work that the firm undertakes. 350w What type of issue should be...
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