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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you this is really helpful and it is really helpful. I agree with you about explaining why. Just a follow up would you say including figures help to make it a stronger answer.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Good question and yes will think about it. Tbh in my opinion it got me into a habbit of reading the news daily and reaching the AS commercial awareness conp seni last year.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This might be a good sign as it might mean that they want to interview you subject to your grades. I am rooting for you btw.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For Eversheds it asks when you have worked towards an ambitious goal. The example I have is when I developed my commercial awareness through a WhatsApp group chat discussing news stories everyday. After this I did monthly sessions over zoom calls on commercial topics like presentations. Would...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    FF stage 1 test invite dunno if this is automatic or a win🤔
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you appreciate it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Weil test invite.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Milbank test was intersting and I liked it over other tests this year. My favourite test so far.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Paul, Weiss pfo great way to end the week😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bird & Bird pfo post wg
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Milbank test invite. Any advice on what to expect.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you and hopefully there is a firm that offers me the chance to achieve my dream (Becoming the next best closer).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hmm thanks. I took 40 minutes hope time is not taken into account when sending my pfo
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For a Watson Glaser that is untimed is 45 minutes an okay amount of time to spend on it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Last night
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    5, 5, 3 and excelled in both numerical and verbal.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you this is helpful. I was thinking of discussing career progression like networking and mentoring opportunities. Will do more research into these points you suggested. Always grateful for your insights they are amazing insights as always.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Simmons pfo as I did not reach the test benchmark.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any advice on how to approach why have you chosen to apply for this placement. Other than the firm's work in practice areas of interest any other suggestions.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you

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