They advised January at the OD! Think volume for Bristol like less than London so they focus on that first.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Q. Do you require permission to work in the UK?
I'm unsure of how to answer this question. I do have permission to work during the VS but I will need it for the training contract. And the only options are yes/no - with no space for clarification.
@Abbie Whitlock
I'm unsure of how to answer this question. I do have permission to work during the VS but I will need it for the training contract. And the only options are yes/no - with no space for clarification.
@Abbie Whitlock
that is so annoying i wouldn't have rushed to get the app in!! - thank you tho!!
Just received my FF stage 1 report.
Strengths are:
Thriving under pressure
Delivering extraordinary outcomes
Embracing transformation
Weakness:
Challenging ourselves
Campaigning our clients and giving them edge
Am I cooked? And, is this also reflective of the WGT equivalent? If not, how can I get to know about ny performance in that?
Strengths are:
Thriving under pressure
Delivering extraordinary outcomes
Embracing transformation
Weakness:
Challenging ourselves
Campaigning our clients and giving them edge
Am I cooked? And, is this also reflective of the WGT equivalent? If not, how can I get to know about ny performance in that?
Hey!
Whilst I'm not too sure on the WGT element, I wouldn't assume that a rejection is imminent based on your weaknesses. It's important to remember that just because those traits have been rated as your 'weaknesses', this doesn't necessarily mean you scored badly in them - it just means it was your lowest scoring trait overall. Every candidate will be given a weakness, so everyone will have an area they can improve in. You could have still scored highly across all of them
Thank you Abbie!Hey!
Whilst I'm not too sure on the WGT element, I wouldn't assume that a rejection is imminent based on your weaknesses. It's important to remember that just because those traits have been rated as your 'weaknesses', this doesn't necessarily mean you scored badly in them - it just means it was your lowest scoring trait overall. Every candidate will be given a weakness, so everyone will have an area they can improve in. You could have still scored highly across all of them
Hope you're having a great weekend ✨
Hey!
Whilst I'm not 100% sure, I would tick select the 'Yes' option. Even though you already have the right to work for the vacation scheme, you did require permission for this and will also need it for the training contract - so the most complete answer is that you do require permission for the long-term role.
If you wanted to be sure, you could email the graduate recruitment team after submitting your application and explain the context of your situation. Most firms are used to this situation, so I think communication is just the most important thing!
Thank you!Hey!
Whilst I'm not 100% sure, I would tick select the 'Yes' option. Even though you already have the right to work for the vacation scheme, you did require permission for this and will also need it for the training contract - so the most complete answer is that you do require permission for the long-term role.
If you wanted to be sure, you could email the graduate recruitment team after submitting your application and explain the context of your situation. Most firms are used to this situation, so I think communication is just the most important thing!
No worries - I was also terrified in the beginning after looking at the practice test because I thought there were going to be numericals etc, etc. But the real test was just a slightly harder version of WG. Good luck!Thank you so much - you've been tremendously helpful!
Having done both FF tests, and echoing what Abbie's said, my weakest traits were the ones I thought I'd answered quite well on, it's just the nature of the Cappfinity feedback report that insists on there being weaker traits. You got this!
@Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock
Hi Andrei and Abbie, I hope you are well! I wanted to ask a question about re-applying to the same firm again. In the why commercial law questions, my motivations haven't changed but I do have noteworthy experience to add this year. However, adding anything is taking me over the word limit and I also wanted to keep my previous answer. So I am confused as to whether I need to change everything or change specifically the answers where I can add more details?
Thank you so much for your time!
Hi Andrei and Abbie, I hope you are well! I wanted to ask a question about re-applying to the same firm again. In the why commercial law questions, my motivations haven't changed but I do have noteworthy experience to add this year. However, adding anything is taking me over the word limit and I also wanted to keep my previous answer. So I am confused as to whether I need to change everything or change specifically the answers where I can add more details?
Thank you so much for your time!
"You are working on a query for a new client, which has to be responded to tomorrow morning. You were told it was important as Eversheds Sutherland want to impress them. However, you have a lot of work on and the query is taking you longer than you expected. You are now behind on your work for today. You also have emails from other people chasing you for work you have not yet started. What would you do? As part of your answer, please also describe what personal strengths would you draw upon and what would you find energising in this situation?"
Do we get extra points for pointing out grammatical errors in application questions? To show our attention to detail.
Do we get extra points for pointing out grammatical errors in application questions? To show our attention to detail.
No, I don't think you would. I would just focus on creating a strong application, free from spelling and grammatical errors.
If I had a quid for every spelling and grammatical error I've spotted in grad rec marketing material, websites, and application forms, I'd never have to worry about paying bills ever again, but we take the high road.
That said, the funniest typo I've seen so far is in Fried Frank's TC brochure: "Ethically Diverse Group of Employees" instead of "Ethnically" 🤣🤣🤣
I realised after applying to a firm that I had incorrectly stated an a level grade as higher than it was, it was via AllHires so I added a note to the additional information part of the form. Should I also email grad rec or is adding the additional information to the form enough?
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