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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know after how long White & Case sends out the feedback report for their online assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from White & Case after doing their online assessment for vacation scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, This is a question from Latham & Watkins Vacation Scheme Please give details of your extra-curricular activities, and any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility, or noteworthy achievements that will support your application – 300 words Are we supposed to mention the skills...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, I've submitted the form - I left those two blank, but provided my overall grade classification and all the individual module grade results. The form submitted through, and I didn't see an asterisk next to the questions (assuming it's optional). Would this be a problem? Thank you
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, what do these questions mean on Clifford Chance application form. Please calculate your average university module grade percentage and specify below. If you've graduated, please specify what grade you graduated with. Both of these want a number (not like 1st, 2:1 etc) - would the number...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, This is the question for White & Case Vacation Scheme - Discuss a deal that White & Case has advised on in the last two years. What do you think were the strategic considerations and complexities involves, and how did the firm navigate them? Is it appropriate to talk about a M&A deal...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, This is for White & Case vacation scheme. Please give details of any interests and extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility or achievements. Tell us what skills and competencies you have developed in the activities you have undertaken and how you developed...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, For people who have passed Clifford Chance WG test - what scores were you getting out of 40 in your practice? Thank you
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, For people who have passed Clifford Chance WG test - what scores were you getting out of 40 in your practice? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you - that's really helpful :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you for your response. Would you say the JobTestPrep ones resembled the difficulty level of the Clifford Chance one - like which was harder, and if it helped in the actual test? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, does anyone have recommendations for the best Watson Glaser preparation tool? I know some you need to pay for, so which is the best in representing the real thing (Clifford Chance)? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, in an application - do you write the numbers out fully. E.g. two or 2. Also, does work experience include paid employment - for Clifford Chance TC application Thank you
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, can I mention Clifford Chance's Forage work as a separate entry for Clifford Chance's TC application in the work experience section, or this is not preferred? Also, if there's unlimited entries to talk about work experience, how many should we write? - I was thinking 4? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, I applied to the White & Case Vac Scheme around 2 years ago. My application was successful, but I got rejected at the video interview stage. Would it be appropriate to use the same application, changing some parts? For example, my motivation to law hasn't changed. I also noticed the firm...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, what is Clifford Chance's video interview process like - how long do we have to practice each question before starting, how long do we answer each question, and how many questions are there, is it motivational, competency? I tried finding it out on their website, but couldn't see anything...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, for the Watson Glaser Test (Clifford Chance specifically), is it only the number of questions you get right that determines your percentile, or is time also factored in when determining the percentile - so, if I finish quicker (of course, with correct answers), will this increase my...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, I was wondering what this question means specifically: In no more than 1440 characters including spaces (this is approx.. 200 words), tell us about your extra-curricular activities and positions of responsibility or an achievement of importance which you are most proud of. Does it mean...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, when would you recommend emailing Graduate Recruitment. The opening date was 3rd September - how long should I wait. This is for CC. Thank you

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