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  1. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The small application form is all you gotta write. That shall be reviewed, and if eligibility is confirmed, you'll be sent an SJT. Following that, video interview, where 4 questions will be asked. 2 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to answer. This is where you can stand out in your application...
  2. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They have introduced a new method this year. That will be a part of the next stage. It was explained by the team when I met them. No worries.
  3. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congratulations on clearing the WGT, may I what was your percentile and how do we know if we have cleared it? And regards the writing part, yes, CC felt kinda disorienting for me, as the application form was different and not the usual ones I got used to. But, as long as you have expressed your...
  4. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Depends on the law firm. Some firms (especially the ones using Vantage) explicitly asks you to mention them in the Work Experience Section, while other firms have separate sections for it (Links etc), so I avoid adding them under work experience. When there is no separate space or clear...
  5. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can anyone who have done CC WGT tell me if it has a video interview? And how similar it's percentile is to their test percentile.
  6. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks a lot for the insights Abbie 🙂♥️
  7. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much for the insights. I much appreciate it.
  8. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What's the passmark for Clifford chance WGT?
  9. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long does it usually take to submit a good application? It took me 3 whole days to complete one application and IDK if I'm doing it right. It's exhausting.
  10. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Please feel free to reach out to me post 28th October, I shall share you the significant things I learnt from Insight Day!
  11. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Akin Open Days invite 🙂 While I would also be attending HSF Kramer, Hogan Lovells and RPC open days, I would like to know some tips to make the most out of the open day to convert it to a VS!
  12. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is really insightful and helped me structure the answer. Thank you for this!
  13. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey People, Here with an unusual request! I would highly appreciate if anyone who has been successful with applications could help me proofread my application for Covington, submission due tomorrow. I am very keen about this and none of my immediate circle had deep English or Law knowledge to...
  14. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Where and how do I practice for Links Capp test? Is it hard?
  15. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The online one you do doing the application is not timed. but, on the AC, you will be made to take the test in person again, that is timed.
  16. Lawlawland

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, can someone guide me on where I can practice the Links Capp test? And how tough is their WGT?
  17. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    IKR!!!!! I want to get it off my chest! 3 different questions stuffed in one, and we are also expected to give our personal experiences along with the answer to those 3 questions... and 1 minute to prepare all of these.... It was daunting to say the least. It takes at least 45 seconds to read...
  18. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone else attending today's Linklaters Open Evening?
  19. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can someone tell me if the Latham and Watkins Practice Video Interview Questions are similar to the ones asked in the actual interview? If not, could anyone please share the kind of questions I can anticipate in the VI? Thanks in Advance.
  20. Lawlawland

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am at Latham's VI stage right now. I would like some insights on what they ask and how to prepare. I have 2 days to complete and submit it.

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