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  1. norothrow324

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the Mayer brown test automatic?
  2. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the Freshfields assessment automatic? I think they said only successful applicants will get it?
  3. norothrow324

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone still not received the test for Taylor Wessing meant to be sent on Friday
  4. norothrow324

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard anything from Taylor Wessing?
  5. norothrow324

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The website says “after screening you will receive a test invite” or something similar
  6. norothrow324

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anyone else get a Taylor wessing email invite to the online test today?
  7. norothrow324

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I got this a bit ago: Thank you for submitting your application for a Vacation Scheme with TaylorWessing. We are pleased to confirm receipt of your application. As part of the process, you will need to complete two online tests: verbal reasoning and critical thinking. You will receive an...
  8. norothrow324

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the Taylor wessing test invite automatic
  9. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Do you think ashurst releases in batches or is it a PFO if we haven’t heard?
  10. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did you already get the simulation test invite for Mayer?
  11. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    From ashurst (received automatically) We are writing to you with an update on your application for our Direct Training Contract 2027/2028. Our application process closed on Friday, 28 March at 12.00 pm and our team are now reviewing all applications. We aim to contact all candidates by Friday...
  12. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry to hear! When did you find out?
  13. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    the first test or the trainee simulation?
  14. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got my feedback report (if you can really cal it that, quite short and pretty boiler plate). Nothing else before though so you should be fine so long as you clicked submit. Took a day to get the report
  15. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    How did everyone find the Ashurst Cappfinity test? I thought it was quite ok - especially the "case studies" were quite straightforward :)
  16. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Ashurst first test will be sent Monday 31 March. Automatic right?

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