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    Hi there, thank you for your kind messages! I'm here, I'm alive - I've just been grinding. Working full time + writing applications + doing chores + finding time to rest - all of this takes so much time daily, so I've been neglecting writing an update a little bit. Also, to be completely...
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    Just did the Macfarlanes Simulate assessment and wishing luck for everyone going into it. I know a lot of people wanted to know what it involves. Macfarlanes' email says "Integrity is one of our core values at Macfarlanes. We kindly ask that you complete the assessment independently and avoid...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They said in the email that it's (i) a job simulation, (ii) with a video element, (iii) and "no prior knowledge of Macfarlanes or legal experience is needed." Based on this, I can only assume it's a Forage-type job simulation with tasks and the video might involve providing legal advice or...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It is Cappfinity, they mentioned this during their recent Ashurst Unpacked event.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Vera, thanks a lot for your helpful advice! I'll proceed on the assumption that I cannot re-record my submissions.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    same here — now i’m wondering what does the video response part involve 🥲 i’d love to know at least if the videos can be re-recorded at all…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, here's my perspective on this. You don't necessarily have to include 3 strengths. You can write about as many strengths as you like, depending on: (a) your word count; (b) how much detail you can go into given your word count. So, for example, if you had 300 words, you may wish to divide...
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    I don’t think Linklaters ever ask questions. Their application is a series of tests.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Huge congratulations! What a journey, you must be so proud :) And good luck with your graduation!
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    My TC Diaries

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    This is some top-tier info! Thanks a lot for sharing, I've bookmarked this and will refer to this throughout the application cycle.
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