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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes - I applied to Winston & Strawn once (having done their Forage course and put it on my CV), and they checked it. But I think you can change your settings on Forage so that employers cannot view it. Need to check this though. But to be on the safe side, you should try hard on Forage if you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could you also kindly share this with me??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If the question is whether firms will take people on who have already done the SQE, the answer is yes. In this situation, you would have already completed the education requirements, expect in the cases of some firms (e.g. White&Case, Hogan Lovells) which have their own additional SQE course to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Would be great to hear back on this for me also
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you for kindly providing such a thorough response!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have another question about online assessments. CMS's application process involves a Critical Thinking test, which I believe to be a Watson Glaser Test. Can anyone confirm this for me? I attach the link here for the page on which CMS lists a 'practice test', meaning you can click on the test...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    At least one firm I am applying to has 'numerical and verbal reasoning questions' as part of their application process. Can people recommend some good resources/websites to practice and improve? I am looking at AssessmentDay's numberical and verbal resources. But any other suggestions would be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all - does anyone know if Kirkland & Ellis review on a rolling-basis?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do people think that applying for Sidley on 1 September for Winter Vac. Scheme is too late, given they assess them on a rolling basis
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes - for sure it would be great to receive some advice on passing such SJT assessments. And thank you for kindly (and hopefully constructively) contributing to this thread
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The FAQs page (linked below) states there to be: online situational judgement and strength assessment, first stage interview with Graduate Recruitment, followed by two second stage interviews with partners and associates (competency based interview and a case study)...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, Does anyone have any advice (or information) on how to prepare for: (1) behavioural questions that form part of Mayer Brown's online assessments; and (2) the online situation judgement and strength assessments part of Gibson Dunn's online assessments? Your comments/thoughts would be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for sharing
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all - what do you think is the best website to practice Watson Glaser tests? I am using AssessmentDay, but I am worried it is not the best one. And does anyone know what the benchmark generally is to pass the Watson Glaser? I know this would vary between firms, but you might have an...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, Does anyone know which law firms offer retrospective funding for course fees, if offered a training contract? I know that Skadden does this (as it says so on their website). Does anyone know which other firms do the same? Would be great to find this out. Thanks, SC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did Cooley get back to them yesterday when they said they would?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not too strange. A lot of people don't apply to Open Days as they don't come across them. More laser focus on the actual VS apps
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Also, if I've not heard back from K&E post-VI should I expect that my PFO got lost in transit?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Cooley should come out today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Which firms accept a lot of candidates, relatively, via direct TC apps? I know there is a list somewhere. Thx

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