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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Reed Smith PFO post app :/ I got through to the test last year so idk what happened this time 😭 But very nice of the firm to even provide generic feedback at this stage!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone hear back from Clyde & Co and TW after app/test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nope! On the PW forum, the recruitment manager Paul said this: “Once your vacation scheme application is submitted, it will be reviewed. Successful applicants will then be invited to a first stage interview in our London office. If you are successful at the interview, you will then be invited...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Having the same issue as well! 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Omg congrats!! I think the process changed this year. It’s first app and then 1st stage interview and then VS if you pass the interview. You get assessed on the actual VS instead- partner interview, numeracy test and presentation. Best of luck!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    OMG I PASSED A WG.. FINALLY!!! Bird & Bird VI 🥹
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ah cool! Almost been 4 weeks for me… guessing I did disgustingly bad 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone else been ghosted by HL after the first test? I did mine on 19 Sept 😕
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Wishing everyone a positive week ahead, smash all these applications and next stage shenanigans! 🫶🏾✨📚
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks! I applied on 1 Oct
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    From what I know, it’s selective. Best of luck !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for sharing that. I did mine on 19 Sept and heard nothing back
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry to hear that :( when did you complete the test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ah I thought verbal reasoning was untimed but clearly I got it mixed up with another test/firm, feels like I did it ages ago. I stand corrected!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Might be an irrelevant post so apologies in advance (feel free to delete admins!), but I’ve just seen that HM courts and tribunals service are recruiting 20 admin officers. For anyone interested in applying (deadline is 20 Oct)...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    From what I remember, it’s 2 tests: verbal reasoning and critical thinking
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you my friend, I will try! Moaning post about VIs pending 💀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So kind, thank you! Likewise 🫶🏾

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