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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mostly during my A-Levels and no, my school weren't aware.
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The majority haven't heard back although some received tests for the Spring/Summer vac scheme
  3. J

    Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

    Anything from Grad Rec?
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Was hoping for some advice surrounding what is classed as a mitigating circumstance. For example, would caring for an elderly relative during your studies count (even if you were not legally registered as a carer)
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Dependent on the firm, your app won’t even get seen by the partners. The exception to this is if your AC interview will be based off your app. If this is the case, firms will usually state this in the FAQs section of their careers page (e.g HSF state their interviews are based off your app)...
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anybody else not received a test from HSF?
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is a bit of an odd request but if anybody has previously passed Gowlings arctic shores test, would it be possible to send over their feedback report? Just completed mine and I’m stressing that I’ve done terribly
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same that was so incredibly difficult, I ran out of time for the last part too!
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’ve done 2 vac schemes and both times I believed I flopped the VI but passed. Honestly keep hope as you never know what could happen!
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can you complete the HSF test after the application deadline has passed or do BOTH the app and test need to be done by the deadline?
  11. J

    Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

    Radio silence from SH - WVS spaces are most likely full by now so just a waiting game for both Spring and Summer VS.
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Also wondering the same
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is HSFs test automatic?
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any news from Reed Smith post-app? (Vacation Scheme)
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What’s HSF’s hiring process post-app? Do they use a WG test?
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Non-rolling
  17. J

    Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

    Any news from SH post-app?
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Two VI q's in the test mate
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wondering the same - are the VI questions situational/motivation/competency based?
  20. J

    Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

    Not necessarily mate, stay positive!

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