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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have received an online test invite for Howard Kennedy an hour back for whoever is still waiting :) On that note, I really suck at Watson Glaser tests especially when the timed element comes in. I can still pass it when it’s untimed because I take my time to think and answer. I have done...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have received an online test invite for Howard Kennedy an hour back for whoever is still waiting :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Manually record and send it to the firm! They want us to share it via YouTube
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, I wanted some advice, I have a client pitch presentation which I was currently recording and it’s not supposed to be longer than 3 mins. If I exceed the time limit by 10-15 secs is this going to lead to a rejection or look bad?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hi @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman I have made it to the video presentation round of kingsley’s tc application process and wanted some advice. For background, we have been given a defamation case and we have to pitch to a client who is an individual who has been defamed (the reality tv star) . We...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    On 9 May after 3pm (before closing I.e., 5:30pm)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    congratulations both :)! On that note, don’t you think that a three mins presentation is too short given the amount of material they have given or am I reading the instructions wrong?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Kingsley Napley next stage invite!! :) Over the moon as I thought I bombed the test!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    @Szofi66 considering you reacted the thumbs up emoji, when did you hear back?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi all, how much time did it take to get a feedback report from Kingsley napley post test? I gave the test last night but haven’t received a report!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    “Although the assessment is not timed, we recommend you allow 1 hour to complete the assessment.” Thank you :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, how long did it take to receive this. I gave the test two hours back but didn’t automatically get a report until now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    even though firms say that the cappfinity tests are not timed, do you think they consider how much time an individual takes to finish that test into consideration? I sometimes think that I may not pass some tests because I take too long to give these tests :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same I’ve not heard anything post app, it’s kind of getting frustrating now as well. I applied for summer and spring both on deadline day but have not heard back :( Has anyone emailed for an update?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I go to warwick as well. I know people have put in their grades in the application forms and if they got an offer they have submitted the letter alongside the transcript and also provided with a screenshot of the tabula page with the grades or asked their personal tutor to write a letter...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You could just write “offered a full time role” don’t mention you turned it down.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    gave the test first week march and haven’t heard anything since (apart from feedback report)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    one hour before the applications closed on deadline day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same I got a pfo too. Really demotivated after this one because I thought the interview went really well! :( literally waited for a month for this outcome😂 Thanks to Kingsley napley for making me feel better by sending the next stage invite 10 mins after😂
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Kingsley Napley test invite!! :)

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