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  1. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same here And I have no clue whether to just send it off or wait until after the 2nd
  2. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does the hogan lovells test include a watson glaser in it? Because last year their test was just the Watson glaser
  3. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It's definitely worth a shot! Please don't be discouraged by the open day rejection! I’ve progressed to the assessment centre stage after previously being rejected for an open day with the same firm (multiple times). Open day invites are dependent on several factors ; for example, if they felt...
  4. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Maybe they're sending it out in batches
  5. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am reapplying for a firm that i reached the test/VI last year. But I don't know how much to change to their questions of 'Why firm'? If anybody could help, I would greatly appreciate it!
  6. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @vera.mekhonoshina @ZNadeem @Amma Usman Could you help me structure an answer to this question? I'm not sure how to include so many elements in an answer. - Please outline the skills you possess that make you well suited to a career as a commercial solicitor and explain why you believe...
  7. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Those who have been reapplying to firms and been successful, did you keep your application mostly the same or did you change it immensely?
  8. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Please describe a challenging situation you have faced and explain how you approached it. - for this question, is it all right to mention a situation in which a customer got angry at you and you resolved the situation/ would it better to focus on some other situation like how you dealt with a...
  9. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any tips for a successful open day application?
  10. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hiya Is this automatic or is the test stage 2?
  11. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Quick question- how do you get TCL A Gold this year? I can’t seem to find it on the main page like I did last year. The only option I see is Premium. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
  12. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @ZNadeem I wanted to apply to Mayer brown but I really would like to attend an open day before I submit my application. So, is it better to wait until after the open day to apply, or should I just submit earlier? The open day would be towards the end of October and Mayer Brown is rolling.
  13. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who got a jones interview, Congratulations!!! I just wanted to ask if you all got high 2.1's or first Thank you!
  14. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @vera.mekhonoshina @ZNadeem For the Sidley question : In your view which personal qualities make a successful lawyer? Would it be appropriate here to weave in examples of how you have demonstrated these qualities, or would that be straying too much from the question? Also for the...
  15. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can anybody tell me where to find the Watson Glaser style test on TCLA gold? Any help would be much appreciated!

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