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  1. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I imagine the numerical reasoning questions will involve quadratic equations or the Pythagoras theorem for it to take 60 minutes. 🤣 I hope it isn’t too difficult because it sounds relatively simple. 🥲
  2. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is Paul’s comment on the Paul, Weiss thread. 🙂 I think if you click on his name it takes you to the Paul, Weiss TCLA thread!
  3. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It will be 12 SJT questions, 5 numerical reasoning and 5 verbal reasoning questions. Paul mentioned this on the Paul, Weiss thread on TCLA a few weeks ago! 🙂 Best of luck for Paul, Weiss!
  4. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I just emailed Paul and this is one of the few questions I have asked! 🙂
  5. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah I just sent an email to Paul so hopefully we can get confirmation before the test deadline. 🥲
  6. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It might be because loads of people applied. In the application workshop, Paul mentioned that they were anticipating 2-3,000 applications. 🥲🥲 It could be 50% of applicants get the test. 🤷🏾‍♂️
  7. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I hope it is otherwise I’m cooked. I might email Paul and ask because I would need adjustments if it is timed. 🥲
  8. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Paul, Weiss, it actually is the second stage. Paul had mentioned it during an application workshop. 🥲 Not everyone will recieve the online SJT as it is based on a spelling and grammar review of each application. After the test stage, I think applications get reviewed again but this time...
  9. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They are sending them out in batches I just got mine at 16:05. Don’t lose hope just yet!! 🙂
  10. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    OMG HOLY SHIT just got the Paul, Weiss test invite. 🫨 I’m actually shocked right now. 🥲
  11. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Second this he mentioned it in the Dec open day that I attended. 🙂 They probably won’t even have a benchmark set since it’s everyone’s first time doing the test!
  12. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah I think a few of us selected both. I did it because I’m too indecisive and couldn’t decide between the two lmao. 🤣 Did it for White & Case, Ropes & Gray and a few others as well. 🥲
  13. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think they are sending tests out gradually so don’t lose hope yet! 🙂
  14. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think Paul mentioned they would review applications again alongside test scores and successful applicants would be invited to interviews. 🙂🙂
  15. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think it’s too soon to expect a PFO because only a few people have mentioned AC invites so we can’t know for sure until we get the email! Best of luck for Covington!
  16. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Some people got their AC invites yesterday and others got invited today so I think it’s a staggered approach and not one batch. 🥲
  17. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Normally deadlines are midnight but I think to be on the safer side try submit it a few hours in advance to avoid any technical issues. 🙂 Ropes & Gray deadline is on the 31st and I think theirs is midnight but not fully sure. 🥲
  18. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats 🥳
  19. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I fully empathise with how you feel. I also come from a lower socio-economic background. The jump from a comprehensive state school to a RG university is super intense. 🥲🥲 In my experience this cycle, I included everything like part-time jobs, extracurriculars, virtual law internships, open...
  20. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A few people have had AC’s and SVS offers for HL and I saw one person for RPC. 🙂 I think the bulk of the AC’s and SVS offers will be given in February/March. Best of luck! 🤞

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