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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would always advise against this, but you are making sense. Spend 2 weeks on an app, just to fail test or for it to be overlooked because of something small or your academic history. The game is the game. Personally, I will continue tailoring my apps and take my time cause that's what I know...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That's good for your friend. If FF is doing what some other firms do, which is prioritise vac scheme apps for review before DTC, then us DTC applicants should be fine. If not then thats worrying since I did stage 2 nearly 3 weeks ago:(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Who, what, where, how, why?😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Kirsty Wilkins, I have attended close to 10 virtual events that Gemma hosted. I recently started a new job and had a few things in my schedule so I haven't submitted my application yet. I want to submit by next week and I was wondering if it is a bit late to submit my application now?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Looking at this, it seems that you are good with cappfinity, general SJT and WG. You may benefit from doing less applications so you can do more research and tailor your answers. On average, 19 apps in 2 months means you spent less than 3 days (or more if you started applying in August). That's...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you very much. I did the test yesterday and my scores were 8,8,4. I wanted to check if there was a benchmark you need to reach before they view your video interview responses. I think 2 of mine were really strong, and the other 2 started off well but I waffled for the last 30 seconds and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Are you willing to review your amberjack scores?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You the guy that gets through everything, you're in AS CAC finals right? Wishing you all the best bro (assuming you're a guy).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Finished my Simons test earlier today. Am I cooked for having average verbal, strong numerical then 8,8,4. Anyone gotten through with similar scores or 20 when you add it up? I waffled on 2 of my video interview questions, and 2 were strong.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm using graduate first and the tests are definitely harder. Try assessment day, their tests are similar to the real thing.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Last year I progressed to online test with Reed Smith. My grades are terrible so I would say focus on tailoring your application more. I remember speaking about a topic that wasn't very academic but was true to my story of why I wanted a career in law. No fancy writing, just a simple walk...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What are the stages for Gowling? Is the online test automatic? Any insight to what happens after submitting your application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    yes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any general tips for VIs? I seem to get rejected at this stage. @Abbie Whitlock or anyone else, any thoughts? any help will be much appreciated.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    My email was at 5:44pm. She said they also look at things on a case by case basis so it's not an automatic no if you have a couple 2.2s or less. Personally I have a third in my grades and I have progressed to 2nd and 3rd stages at multiple firms so it's not the end for me at least.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HSFK rejection after passing the benchmark. I spoke to early careers at an even yesterday and they said they were applying a strict rule of 2.1 on all modules. However, they would allow a handful 2.2s with mitigating circumstances so I was expecting PFO.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Usually you can look at preparation hubs from multiple firms. Freshfields has a good one. You can also look at jobtestprep and assessment day for their free or paid questions. Watch videos online to help with video interviews, eg, Idin from LittleLaw who has a video on VI's. Another big tip is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So happy for you, we should connect and exchange ideas before the day. feel free to private message me if you are interested?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    AS CAC Semi Finals invite. Anyone else pick Reed Smith?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did DTC or TAP as they call it and got 2nd stage invite 5 minutes ago. I completed test on 18th October.

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