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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How would I go about answering questions that ask about "interests and extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility or achievements." such as for W+C? I'm stuck on this because I'm a career changer, having worked commercially for over 10 years since my undergrad. It...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nice! What type of questions was it? Any motivational interview style questions or all situation based?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    There's a second test which has been sent out today - the first one was automatic upon application, and this one seems to have been selective. it seems likely that it's going to be more situational based video answers based on the small amount of info I can find online, so hoping this is the case!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any insights into the Hogan Lovells job simulation assessment? Especially re: what types of video questions to prepare for, I.e. should I prepare for motivational based questions or more skills/situation based?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! I spoke to grad recruitment at the last LegalCheek law fair, and they said it was non-rolling.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone able to get onto the practice Amberjack assessment for SH? It doesn't seem to load for me on my laptop or my phone, wifi or mobile data, Chrome or Safari.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Finally got an email inviting me to do the CMS Watson glaser. Do we know if that’s selective or just late non-selective? I’m not sure how I do with Watson glaser; I had an email from CC saying I passed theirs (but then didn’t go through to the next round) - is that worth anything or more of a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Invite to Eversheds VI! I’m really worried about prepping for this while working on PGDL assessments and also working my full time job, so any specific pointers for what I can prepare for would be much appreciated!

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