It’s just a very straightforward SJT, picking a most and least likely scenario
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Does anyone know what a strengths-based style of interview would entail? I have one for Freshfields tomorrow and ngl I’ve got no idea what to expect or how to prepare for this at all lmao.
lol i was really over it when i did the assessment so i rushed through my links wg and got 59th percentile. last year i got 88th and was rejected from the first year scheme so i kind of counted that one out as soon as i got my score sent over from grad rec and i'll be really surprised if i get an AC. but because I still haven't heard anything there's still an element of anticipation
If it's anything like the stage 2 test, it's just scenario-based questions
Hi, yeah as someone else said, it’s pretty straightforward. Probably the easiest sjt I’ve done so far
I asked and they said end of this week or middle of next week. Should expect to hear through email and they'll provide feedback on the full application
Hey guys, I have an AC coming up later this month with Bird & Bird. This is my first recruitment cycle and I have never sat an AC. I am a non-law student from a non RG university therefore I haven't had much exposure to the legal field or city law firms. I am unsure how to prepare for the AC and was wondering if anyone here has any guidance and insight they can share with me.
How is everyone approaching scenario based questions in VIs? I used to use a lived example but then realised I was probably not answering the question. I have changed my strategy this year and just giving an analysis of what I am being asked and what my actions would be in steps. I have no idea if this is successful yet but I'm curious to hear from some of you.
Reed Smith sent some tips to candidates who were unsuccessful post stage 2 and it seems the best approach is to spend the majority of time explaining how you'd tackle the scenario, but add brief examples to highlight relevant skills/show your experiences to add credibility
Oh wow okay that's a long time, but also really reassuring, thanks a lot!
It took c3 weeks for me. I applied mid Dec and got the test on Monday. Idk if Xmas and NY meant it took longer than usual though. I’m also a fiend for restructuring so hoping Akin or Weil work out!
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