Interesting for my OD application, I got self-motivation & effective communication as strengths, but personal responsibility as my development and didn't get invited to the VI - the irony being the roles I have at work are all about taking personal responsibility.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Hi! This may be a stupid Q, but just to confirm, is the HL first stage test similar to FF and Macfarlanes first stage, in the sense that there are no VIs? Thanks!
Just wondering if anyone has heard back from Hogan Lovells? I've been left in silence since completing the first OT. Should I assume PFO?
I think I heard they send the tests in batches so you may be in the next batch!
Thank you!! I hope you have a lovely weekend!Hi!
Yes, you can absolutely use that additional information section to clarify both areas - it's there for anything you feel hasn't been captured anywhere else in the form.
If the visa question only gives a Yes / No response with no space to expand, it's perfectly reasonable to briefly explain your visa situation here (e.g. that you currently hold a visa suitable for a Vacation Scheme but would require sponsorship for a Training Contract). It's usually best to communicate this sort of information, as it provides the graduate recruitment team some context and clarity.
You could structure it as:
As long as it is concise, relevant, and clearly organised, it won't look out of place - that section is designed exactly for details like this!
- Visa clarification: a short sentence or two explaining your current visa status and what it covers
- Extracurricular activities or anything else you'd like to highlight: this allows you to show a fuller picture of your experience and interests (although I'd still keep this brief)
I hope that assists!
Sorry to hear that, If you don’t mind sharing, were there any particular aspects of the interview or preparation you’d recommend focusing on for next time? Any tips would be really helpful.
I cant even spell mischon de raya properly let alone pronounce it
Is it miss + scone (s cone)😭
mishcon - mish + con
The german in me kept spelling it as mischon, but I realised after a while that it is shcon lol
Mishcon de Reya
I'm always in 2 minds about these type of assessments. l like them because they offer people (like me) with a low 2:1 a chance to prove themselves beyond academics, but at the same time there have been so many times where the "areas of weakness / development" just do not make objective sense considering past experiences.
Hello @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock
When researching about a firm for an AC, what's the sort of things we should cover? I feel like making a long list of random facts isn't helpful, but at the same time, I don't want to miss covering anything important. Is there a criteria we can follow when researching firms for AC?
Thank you
When researching about a firm for an AC, what's the sort of things we should cover? I feel like making a long list of random facts isn't helpful, but at the same time, I don't want to miss covering anything important. Is there a criteria we can follow when researching firms for AC?
Thank you
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Yes, I think someone else earlier on the thread said it was 23.59, so I would assume so.
Interested to understand, how do you feel an SJT allows you to prove yourself? Also in the low 2:1 camp.
To me, they just feel like you either get the right values or you don't, and really don't represent me as a person much at all.
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