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  1. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah I found it a bit intense
  2. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ok that EY Verbal reasoning test was definitely not 15 minutes...
  3. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Do we have to compelete the Simmons tests and the VI in one go? I know the tests have been cancerous and having some time to recover before the interview would be nice :D
  4. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yup, same
  5. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    nope, my status on the app portal is also blank haha
  6. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm in the 22 percentile (lol, because I was not feeling too well during the test) but I think I did well in the CAPP, maybe there is still hope
  7. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I hope we will find out soon! I think that last time when I was rejected the candidate review stage was not ticked (and it was also at 66%).
  8. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    RE Linklaters: my application is "on hold" with 70% of completion (whatever that means) and the candidate review stage seems to be ticked positively. What about you guys? Last year my app only got to 66% (two years ago to 60) and then I got the pfo, so no idea if that 70% means something better...
  9. M

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, does anyone know which firms do not have competency questions, but instead rely on online tests (apart from Linklaters)?
  10. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    In light of the above FF's portal updates discussion, I think we can all agree that Taleo is a work of Satan.
  11. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    It says it's been updated on the app portal
  12. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi, my Freshfields' app has been "updated" yesterday, but no email has come. Not sure this is good news haha
  13. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm an Aberdeen grad :D
  14. M

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Usually a Scottish law degree = non-law, unless you have a dual degree
  15. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Edinburgh :)
  16. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, I did the interview in March. It is a set of questions about your motivation, competencies etc. Think beforehand what attracts you to the firm, what the work of a commercial solicitor entails (I had exactly this question asked), why commercial law, what your biggest weakness is, whether you...
  17. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, I applied for a Dentons VS a month ago. Today, I logged in on Apply4Law and under the "Tests" window there seems to be a Watson Glaser test with status "assigned" and the deadline which passed yesterday, but I have never got any email regarding this nor there is anything regarding the test...
  18. M

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    When the firm asks for the details of main spare time interests, is it ok to include positions of responsibility from the past? They are not asking specifically for that but I have no idea how to otherwise fill 600 words.
  19. M

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I'm at Oxford, feel free to PM me.
  20. M

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    For the last question: I would want to be the partner who is interviewing me and I'd offer a TC to myself :D

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