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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats on the interviews! May I ask when you both applied? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Psychometric test is sent after you secure the AC. The test is administered by Thrive. There are 5 components- one personality SJT style test, and four ability tests assessing fluid thinking, verbal reasoning, checking and logical thinking. The test results influence the questions they ask...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes- unless they have changed the process. I was on this track last year. After the open day they send the AC invite.
  4. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    To add to this- this podcast from Baker McKenzie contains some really insightful examples on how to approach case studies. Particularly useful in exemplifying how to structure/articulate points at interview.
  5. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yesterday. Applied on deadline; submitted VI 28/12
  6. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bakers spring AC! Any insight would be hugely appreciated :)
  7. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I thought so too- it’s just a bit ambiguous. Will try to get it in this evening to be on the safe side. Cheers
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I was recently invited to the Stephenson Harwood interactive assessment, and on the email it states that the deadline is "midnight on Tuesday 16 April 2024". Does anyone know whether midnight would be considered the start of the day (i.e 10 hours from now) or the end of the day tomorrow? I've...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ropes AC :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/ This thread is also very useful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/definitive-guide-to-law-firm-interviews-monday-article-series.3286/
  11. M

    The M&A Case Study Experiment - Part 1

    I would also appreciate it if someone could send on the answers document. @Jaysen would this be possible? Have they been uploaded elsewhere? Thanks for your help :)
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