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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You received their email too?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If there's still time and you want to apply then go for it! I applied yesterday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it! Which practice area are you interested in? Mine is private client work
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for replying! I suppose I'm still within the 'acceptable' timeframe, I applied 9 days ago and still nothing. How was the SJT and have you heard back since?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from Withers after submitting application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone please have any words of advice for the online tests for Burges Salmon?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone else applying to Withers? They've got some of the quirkiest questions...imagine your life was a mascot, what would it look like and what would it cheer for? I don't know whether to laugh or cry 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm so sorry to read this!! But know that this rejection does not define you or your potential, take it as a re-direction towards something better!! If you don't mind me asking, how much time passed between you completing the Simulate assessment and this update?
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    Macfarlanes second online assessment- job simulation

    I've recently completed mine, haven't yet received the feedback report though, was it any useful? Which practice areas interest you most? I'm into private client work, so my next stop is Forsters, currently working on the application.
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    Macfarlanes second online assessment- job simulation

    Hiya, no I received the second assessment invite today - did you complete it?
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    Macfarlanes second online assessment- job simulation

    Thank you so much for your detailed input! Did you get round to completing the second assessment?
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    Macfarlanes second online assessment- job simulation

    Congratulations on making it so far!! I don't really have any input but would love some advice from you regarding the application? Thanks again and best wishes!!
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    Withers strengths based online assessment

    Hiya, any advice you'd give for someone wanting to apply to Withers? How was the application form/online test, do they also use the Watson test?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hiya, how did you find the proofreading task? Any tips of advice on this task and the application process is general would be amazing, I'm hoping to apply to this firm. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!!
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    Bad grade in module

    Hiya, I've only just finished my first year and received a 45 in criminal law, my other grades ranged from 67-79. I was obsessing over this 3rd grade but it seems that, hopefully, for most firms it's not hugely problematic. Any updates on your journey would be welcomed!
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    Worried about first year grades (I know another one)

    Thank you so much @Chris Brown and @Amma Usman !!! Reading your comments has alleviated my worries, and I feel more positive. I'm yet to speak with the examiner in question, but I pray that soon enough, I'll be posting on here my journey to securing a vac scheme!
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    Low dissertation grade but high overall 2:1

    Thank you!! I wrote a similar thread to OP, and coincidentally also achieved 68 overall, but for first year results. My eyesore was a 3rd though, 45 😱, reading the marker's comments I will definitely challenge this but it clearly felt like a massive set back
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    Worried about first year grades (I know another one)

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    Worried about first year grades (I know another one)

    I recently received my grades and I am quite worried about one grade in particular. Please let me know your thoughts on how likely this low grade could hinder my chances of securing a VS. Criminal law: 45 Contract law: 70 Public law: 67 Legal methods: 77 Legal ethics: 70 Law and colonialism: 79...
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