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  1. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah you’re right, but I think 3 below averages may cost me, despite the 2 averages. I also got attention to detail, social adaptability as my strengths, alongside worth ethic…
  2. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wow, those are really strong results. I received 2 averages and 3 below averages… but I did complete it in under 45 minutes. I heard some people spent 2 hours + on it, at the start it said your score would be based on “speed and accuracy” that’s why I had to be quick… but I clearly wasn’t...
  3. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Post WG? I am still waiting to hear back after the WG...
  4. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Travers PFO as they could not hold any more interviews
  5. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Funnily enough, I failed the HSF test for their mentoring scheme towards the end of August, but passed this time. I watched a few YouTube videos on Watson glasers in general, did a practice on graduates first which was way harder than the real thing, also practiced Clifford Chance's version...
  6. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When did you hear back from them? I still haven't heard from them...
  7. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wow, congrats, I received an email from Reed Smith saying that my application is still under review and that they will be in contact with me closer to the application deadline on December 17th.
  8. GOI983

    HSF Vacation Scheme

    Oh I see... makes sense. Anyway, I hope you do well on the AC. Best wishes!
  9. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What were your 3 main qualities from the SST? I am yet to receive a PFO
  10. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I just met the benchmark for their test for the spring VS, I would say be extremely quick and accurate. Ideally, you need to complete all 40-50 questions in around 25-30 mins
  11. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You are probably successful given that I received a SH PFO for the WVS around two weeks ago
  12. GOI983

    HSF Vacation Scheme

    Hey YB, congrats on reaching the AC. I just met the benchmark for their spring vacation scheme online test and was wondering how long they took to get back to you for your summer application about attending an AC?
  13. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just met the benchmark for the HSF test, I really hope they invite me to the AC. Anyone know how long HSF take to review spring apps post online tests?
  14. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    PFO from NRF post WG just 10-15 mins ago...
  15. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied for the spring VS with HSF and just completed the test. How long does it take for them to let you know whether you met the bench mark? I am super worried that I went over time by 1-2 mins. However, my report looks positive and I think I did well on the verbal reasoning, not sure on the...
  16. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Damn, I hope I met the benchmark. Haven't heard from NRF yet though...
  17. GOI983

    Watson Glaser assumptions question answer

    I would say both assumptions were made.
  18. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from NRF post WG or Reed Smith post SST? Still waiting on Travers winter VS and Ashurst also...

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