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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Applications get screened and assessed first so not everyone gets asked to take the test
I just did mine this morning! Feel free to reach out
Received my written exercise invite for Dechert today. Can anyone provide some insight? I’m struggling to find anything online. Thanks!!!!
I took it last Monday morning, and I am still waiting for a follow-up, if that helps.
macfarlanes opened in August and they're rolling - is it too late to apply to the spring vac scheme?
Thanks, I really worked hard to try and do well in the test. For my sjt, I’m not sure how well it went. My highest were Respect and Working with Others and lowest (surprisingly) was Critical Thinking. Not too sure how to feel about this. Did you apply? How did your tests go?
Well done! When did you do the WG? I have only received the sjt report, not a separate WG score
I was invited to Ashurst Written Exercise on Friday
Received my Jones Day AC invite this morning - had my virtual interview on Friday last week!
I have received my Watson Glaser results yet but for sky I received commercial thinking and working with others as highest, leadership as lowest, cri
It does thank you so much!!Hello!
For the open days and firm events, you don't need to go into detail about every session or presentation, as this can make things feel a bit list-like. Instead, focus on what you took away from the experience - what you learned about the firm's culture, practice areas, or working style, and how that helped shape your interests or career direction. I would perhaps briefly mention the main sessions of the event, but the focus of your entry should be about what stood out to you on the day. For example, mentioning how an open day clarified your preference for a certain type of firm or practice area tends to read much more insightfully than listing the day's activity.
In terms of how many WE entries to include, 9-10 isn't necessarily "too many", as long as each one adds value and you're not repeating the same points. It's fine to include long-term extracurriculars as semi-WE if they've helped develop relevant skills (e.g. leadership, teamwork, time management). Just make sure each entry has a clear purpose and shows personal growth or reflection - quality over quantity!
I hope that answers your question
Has anyone heard anything back from the following firms post test?
• Taylor Wessing
• Hogan Lovells (I’ve done the first assessment and aware people have started to receive the second)
• HSF Kramer (reached the benchmark)
• NRF
• Clyde & Co
• Bird & Bird (WG)
• Taylor Wessing
• Hogan Lovells (I’ve done the first assessment and aware people have started to receive the second)
• HSF Kramer (reached the benchmark)
• NRF
• Clyde & Co
• Bird & Bird (WG)
Thank you🥹 I completed it yesterday and emailed Grad Recruitment asking for my scores to be emailed. If you don’t ask you will not receive them. What was your sjt report like? Wishing you all the best with your application!
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