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Recent content by lawyersum

  1. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So confused about Mishcon, have i missed the assessment invite? Applied last week for the Summer VS and no assessment invite has come to my knowledge☹️
  2. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Glad I could help slightly! I will probably have a very similar post on the forum tomorrow after doing mine so I might need your reassurance too lol
  3. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm no expert, but that definitely sounds like more pros than cons to me! Especially in the VI which is arguably more difficult to have a solid performance in compared to multiple choice questions. Fingers crossed for you!, it seems like a balanced performance!
  4. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    omg you're a life saver thank you for sharing!! i can now officially postpone it until tomorrow for no other reason than my chronic procrastination 😂
  5. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    new level unlocked😂
  6. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    that's good to know! thank you! also, first the email says we have 10 calendar days then if you scroll down it says 5 day deadline. think i should just complete it today to avoid confusion as today is the fifth day since the invitation. firms harking on about attention to detail but don't...
  7. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    is the Simmons test timed/ do they take time into consideration? In the email it says 30 mins but it sounds longer than that…
  8. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back post Bristows IP Workshop VI?
  9. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That's good to know, thanks!
  10. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm focusing on having my why mishcon answer prepped and ready to go - maybe even practice speaking it out loud from a script bc the prospect of this test is very unpredictable lol - could either go amazing or totally south 😂
  11. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I've seen this as well. But I take it as my reminder to literally not be so stressed out about joining these firms. Don't get me wrong, have your goals and aspirations as we all do, and commercial law is a very good platform for career development, networking, travel etc, but at the end of the...
  12. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven’t clicked on the link yet as I’m not near my laptop atm. But I have clicked the tips for preparation link which took me straight to the firm’s website, specifically the page where they say what skills they look for candidates. I know previously the test was Amberjack, the classic mix of...
  13. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just received Simmons test invite
  14. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied yesterday and have also not received it yet

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