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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How is SHL different from WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Milbank second stage assessment!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think they send it out in batches so don't be worried, they could just be waiting for more people to send out the next batch
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did! Feel free to DM me :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just took the test without emailing, you can email them and let them know though!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The A&O Shearman assessment has to be done before applications close - it said in the email "Please note your application (including all online experience) will need to be submitted by the deadline for this vacancy"
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes I had too, but I don't think I got extra time for the test anyways. Maybe it's a system error
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I received it too and I haven't applied to CC this cycle - may be a system issue
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It's a mix of everything! I think there were around 3-4 VIs
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Unlimited prep time, 2 mins to answer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes I think so! I spoke to them at a law fair, and they said they don't get back to people until Jan/Feb anyways
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If we haven't heard back for Paul, Weiss for their WVS, can we assume it's a PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone have any insights into A&O Shearman's online assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Were the questions more competency or motivation-based, or a mix of both?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The email and the preparation portal say it's a strengths-based video interview and a job simulation
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This was for the vac scheme
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It says Stage 2 so I'm assuming so!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Freshfields Stage 2 assessment invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Spoke to Milbank today at a uni law fair, they said the assessment is basically an SJT and no VI

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