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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone whether you need to complete Hogan second test in one sitting?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hogan second test invite. Applied few days before deadline. Anyone know if they actually review the application before sending this test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well DLA told me they were none rolling. Honestly their grad rec team is so bad and has been for many years
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    DLA Piper confirmed they are not rolling basis via e-mail. Strange. They have been RB in the past - but they have changed their process slightly this year with new questions and moving the London deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know what the test is for Taylor Wessing?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This makes sense. I was a graduate last year and was able to apply then.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The past years it has been 6 long questions. All 'what would you do in this situation' type questions.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you think I should do this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am one year graduated and have left my paralegal role to complete a gap year. Do I put this on my work experience to explain the employment gap?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know Forage is not proper work experience and that you would be hesitant to add it to the work experience section - but if the Forage Work Exp was a programme made by that firm, I would certainly include it in the work exp section (if there is nowhere more appropriate). After all, the reason...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is new this year then. Hogan used to be app + WG then AC. Let me guess - the new test is SJT and VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know if DLA Piper are still rolling basis this year?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know what HSF test is this year? I know it has been a weird test in previous years.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can I ask what your grades are like?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know what firms it is believed favour Forage completion when assessing candidates?

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