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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I can relate- I actually like doing the Watson Glaser, it’s my favourite test. The one I cannot stand though is Artic Shores game-based assessments. They really suck!- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Has anyone heard back from Dentons post-app? I think their test isn’t automatic?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
The good news with these is that multiple answers may be correct (at least the case for AG practice), so not as bad as it seems. In this case weak, and very weak?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Has anyone had a rejection from BCLP, and didn’t get an interview?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I think they say on their website something along the lines of ‘we don’t fill all our places before the deadline’. I interpret this to mean they are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. However, since they are having technical issues with their automatic test, there‘s probably no rush to...- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I got a rejection for an Open Day for a firm last year but was successful in applying for their Vacation Scheme. Sometimes firms have limited Open Day places (especially in-person) or may be looking for different criteria. If it’s your top firm, I would say definitely still worth applying for...- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Can you find out your score?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Are people who have applied to Osborne Clarke still waiting for their online test? I got their email saying they were having technical problems two weeks ago now, and have had no follow-up since.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
For me so far it’s Hogan Lovells, BCLP, Addleshaw Goddard and Osborne Clarke. Waiting to hear back from all of them, and still waiting for the test from OC.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Best way of describing it is like a Watson Glaser on steroids! You can’t go back and review your answers (it seems). I like the WG, but the Addleshaw Goddard test is tough.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
It’s automatic but I think it’s likely they don’t send them out at weekends. I applied on a Friday and got the test on a Monday.- James Wakefield
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Ask BCLP Anything!
Hi Isabel. Sorry that’s just my name on this forum. I’ve sent you a private message. Thank you for your help!- James Wakefield
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Ask BCLP Anything!
Hi Isabel! I applied to BCLP for the Spring Vacation Scheme back in mid-September and I know you read applications on a rolling basis, and have started to invite some candidates to interview. Should I be concerned that my application has not been successful if I haven’t heard back from the...- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Congrats!! Can I ask when you applied, if you don’t mind me asking?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I’m interested to know if anyone is applying/has applied for both the HL Winter Vac and for their Lift Off scheme. I see nothing on the website which suggests you cannot apply for both. Since the Lift Off scheme includes an invitation to an assessment centre for their Summer Vac, is this a...- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I just put degree and the grade graduated with. I think the only way you could put your modules would be to put them as separate qualifications which doesn't seem correct. Did you find the form suspiciously short? Also I couldn't see where to select Spring or Summer, just a location for their...- James Wakefield
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