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  1. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank youuuu, and yes this Q does give some very assessment centre vibes!
  2. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for this insight. Did you happen to mention cons of Option 1 in your answer or strictly stick to justifying Option 2?
  3. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Q1. Imagine that you are a member of the Osborne Clarke internal employee forum. You have been asked to provide feedback on a confidential proposal which would result in significant investment into one of two areas: Option 1 - A team hire into one of Osborne Clarke's smaller international...
  4. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    guys i can't do this anymore tbh - i don't know if i'll ever be good enough to get a TC and don't get me wrong its so nice to see everyone's success here but it can get a bit overwhelming - might take a short break just to clear my head
  5. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ah thanks for this, I think I got my boxes mixed up a bit but your post has cleared it up for me :)
  6. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Since the topic of AG has come up, what did people put in the additional information section of the application form?
  7. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ah, Cappfinity tests are another nightmare!! But keep the faith, everyone is rooting for you this cycle :)
  8. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, out of interest how did you find the Macfarlanes test, was it SJT?
  9. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anybody who has encountered osborne clarke's application form - what on earth is that first question and how did you go about answering it? any pointers would be much appreciated
  10. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    yeah for spring x
  11. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    yeah super weird tbh I dunno if we should assume it’s a no if we don’t get a reply by today
  12. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if Mishcon wanna whip out the bad news it is Friday the 13th tbh
  13. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I went to an open day, all that was said is that they have a benchmark but obvs didn’t disclose it
  14. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    well my results are cooked after seeing this. congrats btw.
  15. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    True, hope its just about good enough and one bad section doesn't throw the whole thing off
  16. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for your kind words, fingers crossed. I applied mid Nov and received test Monday :)
  17. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In the interest of transparency, my results were: Grit: 6/9 Applied Intellect: 7/9 Creative: 3/9 Digital: 6/9 Applied Verbal: Excelled Tbh i don't know what to make of these results, especially the 3/9. Will not keep hopes high.
  18. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just select 'other' and then put in your A-level grade in one entry, that is what I did - hope this helps :)
  19. lawyersum

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    hey guys, a firm i am applying to has 6 boxes in the work experience section, a further 750 word space for 'additional work experience' and then 5 boxes in the activities & achievements section. I certainly have many experiences to write about, but not enough to fill every box in every section...
  20. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anybody who has done the Ashurst test, feel free to pm me if you want to compare feedback reports.
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