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

Yeah I found it a bit intense
- Miki3999
- Post #2,279
- Nov 2, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Ok that EY Verbal reasoning test was definitely not 15 minutes...
- Miki3999
- Post #2,261
- Nov 1, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Do we have to compelete the Simmons tests and the VI in one go? I know the tests have been cancerous and having some time to recover before the interview would be nice :D
- Miki3999
- Post #2,214
- Nov 1, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Yup, same
- Miki3999
- Post #2,201
- Nov 1, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

nope, my status on the app portal is also blank haha
- Miki3999
- Post #2,158
- Oct 31, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I'm in the 22 percentile (lol, because I was not feeling too well during the test) but I think I did well in the CAPP, maybe there is still hope
- Miki3999
- Post #1,948
- Oct 26, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I hope we will find out soon! I think that last time when I was rejected the candidate review stage was not ticked (and it was also at 66%).
- Miki3999
- Post #1,890
- Oct 25, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

RE Linklaters: my application is "on hold" with 70% of completion (whatever that means) and the candidate review stage seems to be ticked positively. What about you guys? Last year my app only got to 66% (two years ago to 60) and then I got the pfo, so no idea if that 70% means something better...
- Miki3999
- Post #1,880
- Oct 25, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Hi, does anyone know which firms do not have competency questions, but instead rely on online tests (apart from Linklaters)?
- Miki3999
- Post #338
- Oct 25, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

In light of the above FF's portal updates discussion, I think we can all agree that Taleo is a work of Satan.
- Miki3999
- Post #612
- Jan 29, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

It says it's been updated on the app portal
- Miki3999
- Post #442
- Jan 20, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

Hi, my Freshfields' app has been "updated" yesterday, but no email has come. Not sure this is good news haha
- Miki3999
- Post #436
- Jan 19, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

I'm an Aberdeen grad :D
- Miki3999
- Post #2,048
- Dec 30, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Usually a Scottish law degree = non-law, unless you have a dual degree
- Miki3999
- Post #6,584
- Dec 5, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Edinburgh :)
- Miki3999
- Post #924
- Dec 2, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Hi, I did the interview in March. It is a set of questions about your motivation, competencies etc. Think beforehand what attracts you to the firm, what the work of a commercial solicitor entails (I had exactly this question asked), why commercial law, what your biggest weakness is, whether you...
- Miki3999
- Post #911
- Dec 2, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Hi, I applied for a Dentons VS a month ago. Today, I logged in on Apply4Law and under the "Tests" window there seems to be a Watson Glaser test with status "assigned" and the deadline which passed yesterday, but I have never got any email regarding this nor there is anything regarding the test...
- Miki3999
- Post #660
- Nov 24, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

When the firm asks for the details of main spare time interests, is it ok to include positions of responsibility from the past? They are not asking specifically for that but I have no idea how to otherwise fill 600 words.
- Miki3999
- Post #6,324
- Nov 15, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I'm at Oxford, feel free to PM me.
- Miki3999
- Post #6,280
- Nov 11, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

For the last question: I would want to be the partner who is interviewing me and I'd offer a TC to myself :D
- Miki3999
- Post #6,246
- Nov 8, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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