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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I just gave the AG test. It was just 8 timed Watson Glaser questions and no SJTs. Can someone confirm this because I’m freaking out now😭 Edit: I was talking about addleshaw Godard not akin gump!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Should be can’t say. I remember doing a similar question where the answer was can’t say because it is not written that interns require supervision in the passage and it could be other members of the team wearing the green badge as well Let me know ur thoughts!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I know it’s overwhelming but I’m sure you will get there and you are definitely good enough to get a tc :). People spend more than five cycles on getting a tc, the average age of people doing a tc is apparently 26 and the firm I worked in, so many 1-3 years pqe associates told me it took...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Amazing! Thank you and best of luck :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is the Osborne Clarke test automatic or next stage?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I was re looking at my application following your response because I thought that I missed the part where they ask for additional info about the undergrad studies as I wanted to enter info about my scholarship and placement year. I think there was only one box related to mitigating...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks very much, this is very helpful :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Probably too early to ask but has anyone given the kennedys test and can provide an insight on what the test entails and whether it’s timed? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone given the AG test? Any insights about what the test entails will be super helpful :) Is it timed? Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am on track for a 2:1 but my first year grades were impacted so I just mentioned my mitigating circumstances in the “additional info about your degree” box😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completely understand how frustrating this is, spent one year working in a firm and they still didn’t give me honest feedback after the ac! They were trying to be “kind” and “general” but that was only “unhelpful”. But we move on and reflect on the experience and hope to get a tc elsewhere :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Those who applied to Watson Farley Williams, I cannot seem to find a dedicated area for mitigating circumstances? Where did you enter this info? Any insights will be super helpful :) Thanks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For kennedys test, is there a VI element in the test? I am unsure because their email said that the test would take 1.5 hours and I’m freaking out thinking it’s gonna be like the Irwin Mitchell assessment😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you very much Gemma! I understand it is a very busy time and it takes time to go through each application in detail :) Your response is reassuring, thank you again :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you very much, this is very helpful :) Best of luck for your apps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! I should wait 3 days then, considering I submitted my app on a Friday :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Considering I applied to Weil and willkie on 12th and weil closed on 15th, has anyone who applied to these two firms after 10th heard back? Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Kennedys test invite! Was the test meant to be automatic?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I didn’t apply but my friend gave the VI. I can confirm that he said it was not one of the easy VIs it’s competency/strength based (those ques were still easy/basic) he said that the firm based motivational ques were hard so I think deep knowledge of firm will be more helpful. I don’t remember...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Same, for the first time I was satisfied with my feedback report as I scored above average (and highly) in all sections (with 3 legal experiences as well). Think I wrote my app well too. Guess too much competition especially considering they don’t look at any grades so more apps and GREAT...

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