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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Harvey Specter

Legendary Member
Jul 4, 2024
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Sorry the last seen time being the same as the post time is making me giggle!! 😭😭😭

Them typing the post out then switching off their phone:

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The guy posted about Bakers then he immediately decided to dip from the forum like:

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TheGeek12

Star Member
Feb 17, 2025
25
17
Honestly it sounds like we all feel like we fumbled the written bit. Maybe they will just disregard it if we all do poorly 🤣But seriously, I am sure you did much better than you think. I didnt even properly finish the questions.
I was honestly just waffling at a point. What is worse is that I started typing in ye olde wordcounter.net only to find out that I could not paste in it. Not to mention my atrocious spelling and grammar. Let's all cry together

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BobThebIlly

Legendary Member
Premium Member
Dec 6, 2024
228
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I was honestly just waffling at a point. What is worse is that I started typing in ye olde wordcounter.net only to find out that I could not paste in it. Not to mention my atrocious spelling and grammar. Let's all cry together

group hug hugging GIF by The Maury Show
I was supposed to get reasonable adjustments which was 50% extra time. I emailed them the same day they sent the link and they STILL haven't responded. I was laughing hysterically through that whole assessment bc wut
 
I was supposed to get reasonable adjustments which was 50% extra time. I emailed them the same day they sent the link and they STILL haven't responded. I was laughing hysterically through that whole assessment bc wut
You know what, that's a good point. I was also supposed to have reasonable adjustments and I asked them to be applied in my application...I just realised they were never applied.
 

solicitor_2028

Active Member
Premium Member
Aug 22, 2025
19
17
Amberjack SJT's seem to assess on four pillars: grit, digital mindset, creative force, and applied intellect. Does anyone have any tips on how to focus my answers towards demonstrating these skills? I have taken so many SJT's and have had an average 4466 score, so I'm really struggling with improving on these. I know authenticity goes a long way but seems like being honest here is really not working.

PS. I flopped my RS SJT last year, trying to avoid the same this year!!!!
 

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