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Recent content by radssss

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m in the same boat as you :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone got an ac invite from HSF Kramer post passing the test? I’m very anxious as it’s one of my top choice firms :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They said they would get back to all once deadline has closed. Its hardly been any time since the apps closed. They have started recruiting on a non rolling basis which is different from last year. They said test invites would be sent in December. Let’s wait till the end of the month! Source ...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard back from fieldfisher?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, I’ve received the eversheds vi today and would be very grateful for any insight as we only have time till 19th to give it :) Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    YALL THE MACFARLANES SECOND ASSESSMENT WAS SO HARD😭😭😭 There was no time at all to analyse the info and along with it, prep your answer, for some of the questions
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am so scared😭 please could you provide some insight and if it’s motivational commercial or competency/strength based?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @WillkieGemma , I just wanted to check, does Willkie just require a 2:1 overall or is there an individual module grade requirement which is taken into consideration. For context, I have a 2:1 from a top RG uni but I didn’t score very well in my first year due to mitigating circumstances which...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The first test was automatic and the second test we just received is after passing the previous stage test and it was viewed along with our application. :) This is there on their website.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, a few of us did and are now wondering what this test entails😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same😭 Please do let me know if you figure it out. I think it’s unlikely they’ll allow us to re-record and I’m assuming it’s timed :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes same I did mine on the 1st as well😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just received the MacFarlanes second stage online assessment (with the video element)! :) Is this automatic? If anyone has experience doing this, I’d be very grateful for any insight!! :)

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