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  1. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Update: they haven't responded but apparently I already have reasonable adjustments set up- I guess im going to fail the memory task🤣
  2. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Stupid things ive done today (so far): Emailed nrf about reasonable adjustments like the deadline isn't tomorrow 😵‍💫
  3. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those of you who have taken the nrf test, what ridiculous games did it involve? Is it better to do it on a phone or laptop?
  4. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Woah woah woah buddy, dont forget to add the trust fund into the mix
  5. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Someone forgot to play call of duty beforehand 😭
  6. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It's been over a month since I took the Simmons test. For context, I got 8,7,5 in the pillars, and I think middle range numerical and verbal. At this point, I might meet the love of my life and get married before they respond🙄
  7. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You gotta bust out your yugioh cards like its 2007
  8. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Im mentally preparing to be ragebaited by the facial expressions task (they all look the same)...
  9. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nah, I applied and took the test in oct/Nov...cant remember specifically
  10. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Taylor wessing pfo post wg (for spring) 🙄
  11. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I cant even spell mischon de raya properly let alone pronounce it Is it miss + scone (s cone)😭
  12. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    DLA TI invite🔥🔥 If anyone has done it or has experience with these kind of interviews would you mind reaching out to me please🥺
  13. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    "You only miss the shots you don't take" - LeBron, probably.
  14. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does NRF have any application questions?
  15. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HL lift off pfo post job sim (stage 2) Im not even surprised, the vid interview was a nightmare
  16. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anybody heard from wfw or hfw yet?
  17. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anyone else still waiting to hear from simmons? I took the test Nov 4. Im starting to find it unsettling that I haven't heard from firms ive applied to around a month a go
  18. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody have any advice on how to answer the following-Identify an industry sector of interest to you and discuss its current challenges or opportunities and how the Firm could help a client in the sector navigate these. (400 words max) for Baker McKenzie
  19. jojo23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Too many. Assume they all do and be pleasantly surprised when they don't.

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