Recent content by Sachin Chandra

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think better if UK/EU - but doesn't matter so much. More important is how well you understand (and can explain) the issue and how you justify your interest in it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Non-rolling
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For the question (from Sidley app): Detail your extra-curricular activities and interests and positions of responsibility. Please state what you feel you have gained from them and how others have benefited from your involvement (250 words max) Do you think it is necessary to link something...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just took out TCLA Premium membership, but I cannot see the Watson Glaser practice tests. Is anyone else experiencing the same issue?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes - I applied to Winston & Strawn once (having done their Forage course and put it on my CV), and they checked it. But I think you can change your settings on Forage so that employers cannot view it. Need to check this though. But to be on the safe side, you should try hard on Forage if you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could you also kindly share this with me??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If the question is whether firms will take people on who have already done the SQE, the answer is yes. In this situation, you would have already completed the education requirements, expect in the cases of some firms (e.g. White&Case, Hogan Lovells) which have their own additional SQE course to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Would be great to hear back on this for me also
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you for kindly providing such a thorough response!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have another question about online assessments. CMS's application process involves a Critical Thinking test, which I believe to be a Watson Glaser Test. Can anyone confirm this for me? I attach the link here for the page on which CMS lists a 'practice test', meaning you can click on the test...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    At least one firm I am applying to has 'numerical and verbal reasoning questions' as part of their application process. Can people recommend some good resources/websites to practice and improve? I am looking at AssessmentDay's numberical and verbal resources. But any other suggestions would be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all - does anyone know if Kirkland & Ellis review on a rolling-basis?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do people think that applying for Sidley on 1 September for Winter Vac. Scheme is too late, given they assess them on a rolling basis
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes - for sure it would be great to receive some advice on passing such SJT assessments. And thank you for kindly (and hopefully constructively) contributing to this thread
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The FAQs page (linked below) states there to be: online situational judgement and strength assessment, first stage interview with Graduate Recruitment, followed by two second stage interviews with partners and associates (competency based interview and a case study)...
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