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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

yk1906

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Sorry to hear about this. Honestly it takes a while to get used to cappfinity, sometimes the most obvious answers aren't always the right ones, like for e.g. telling the Partner immediately sounds reasonable but usually is the last resort or things like staying behind to finish the work (sounds obvious to do this) but may be looked at as inefficient use of time. It's really a hit or miss, because the feedback is shrouded in mystery and you can't really make out what you should do for the next time. I would say just putting yourself in the lens of a high-performing trainee who's trying to impress as much as possible and working as a team. Best of luck on your next try. You got this!!!
AO Shearman's practice test correct answer has opened my eyes a lot: To show adaptability, you need to ask your colleague to help you out first. I was always under the impression that it would indicate a lack of initiative and trying to push your work on others
 

Harvey Specter

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Samee, I am so scared for the rest of my apps. I am staring at my email inbox like this:
Every time I see a notif pop up I panic thinking it’s an app update, only to open gmail and see it’s yet another UberEats, Deliveroo and JustEat discount code and promo email…​
 
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AO Shearman's practice test correct answer has opened my eyes a lot: To show adaptability, you need to ask your colleague to help you out first. I was always under the impression that it would indicate a lack of initiative and trying to push your work on others
Exactly!! I used to have the same thought process, until I realised just like yourself, that they really do value things like teamwork, initiative, and accountability. And yes there are several practice test portals for different firms specifically for cappfinity @elle woods, you can use those :)
 

JasmineM9

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Every time I see a notif pop up I panic thinking it’s an app update, only to open gmail and see it’s yet amother UberEats, Deliveroo and JustEat discount code and promo email…​
Omg same but it’s hello fresh for me, I clicked on their website once I have been harassed ever since🤣
 

Bbhu19

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AO Shearman's practice test correct answer has opened my eyes a lot: To show adaptability, you need to ask your colleague to help you out first. I was always under the impression that it would indicate a lack of initiative and trying to push your work on others
See I would be careful because this is very scenario specific, if it’s your first seat or first task in the seat or something you’ve never done you should definitely ask, but if your in your final seat or more experienced you should have a go first, is how I tend to attack it
 

yk1906

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See I would be careful because this is very scenario specific, if it’s your first seat or first task in the seat or something you’ve never done you should definitely ask, but if your in your final seat or more experienced you should have a go first, is how I tend to attack it
True, I honestly don't remember the exact scenario in that case. I just tend to solve the issue myself first, which is why I was caught off guard.
 

Bbhu19

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I am lowkey (highkey) panicking for Skadden and I don’t even know why, maybe because it’s looking like a pfo for me 😔🥲
Skadden have been quite clear and prompt with communication so I honestly do not expect anyone to get any news till atleast next week, I think everyone would most likely hear back on the 16th
 

elle woods

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    Exactly!! I used to have the same thought process, until I realised just like yourself, that they really do value things like teamwork, initiative, and accountability. And yes there are several practice test portals for different firms specifically for cappfinity @elle woods, you can use those :)
    I have used them, but iirc they don't really give you the "correct" answers 😭 and I wouldn't know if that is what the firm is looking for without the firm actually reviewing it haha, that's the issue
     
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