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  1. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think the QS university rankings are considered relevant in the UK. They are very key for example for applicants from foreign countries seeking scholarships where there is a requirement for "top 100 worldwide" or whatever. However, I would avoid citing them in the UK. They are...
  2. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Received Ropes & Gray PFO (along with the rest of the forum, lol), plus post-VI Fladgate PFO :(
  3. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The question said "we'd like to give bonuses if it doesn't cost more than 0.5% of revenue". subsequently, you need to calculate the cost of bonuses. For example if the cost was 5% of revenue, then the answer that read "we can't give bonuses, as it would cost 5% of revenue" is correct. the...
  4. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    this is an extremely high score.
  5. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I received a PFO from Irwin Mitchell saying I didn't complete the blended assessment within 7 days, so PFO. I'm not really sure whether this is accurate. I remember doing it in early December, badly. Maybe I did finish it maybe not. Their system shows "completed" but with a disclaimer saying...
  6. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied last year for VS and was progressed to VI. This year I applied without noticing the policy and got a fairly swift "you are not eligible" PFO. So i think it's a brand new policy for this year.
  7. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Seems like obvious indirect age discrimination.
  8. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    aren't there also verbal & numerical reasoning scores?
  9. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks. Not too pricey! I looked at a video yesterday and they were saying entry-level webcam is Insta360 2C (£130!) Honestly I'm partly wondering about doing it on my phone; only problem is my phone also sucks, so maybe I need to buy a new phone (had it for almost 3 years now, Redmi)!!!
  10. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What's your setup, in equipment terms?
  11. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Received Akin Spring VS PFO at 16:06.
  12. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was musing on this last night. I was watching a youtube streamer, who has about 1500 videos each about 30-120 minutes, and in his more recent videos (compared to the earliest) he has a nice desk microphone, a better camera, and his introduction style sounds more fluent and confident. I...
  13. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Why doesn't it make sense? You can email them or do a Subject Access Request, but the latter can be a bit OTT perhaps?
  14. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I believe it's RWK Goodman. Reasons: 1. I previously received an email from them which read "Thank you for registering with the A Law Firm LLP Online Application. To log into your application at any time, visit https://ALawFirm.grad.allhires.com/ and enter your credentials. From here you can...
  15. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Got a great email: Subject: Deadline Approaching from: [email protected] Hi Trainee4u, We are pleased to see you have started your application with us for the Vacation Scheme 2025. We wanted to send a reminder that the deadline is the 28th February. We wish you all the best in your...
  16. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to their Open Day and got knocked back in favour of the virtual one instead. I got and failed the VI also. My impression is that by having large numbers of (not really) Open Day attendees and VI invitees they maximise engagement with their firm even though they're not necessarily...
  17. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is that 23 out of 27 on a three-component SJT, no verbal/numerical reasoning?
  18. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    might be worth logging into allhires to see if there's an email hiding.

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