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  1. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    RS PFO - this one cuts deep since I applied and went to Open Day, poured heart and soul into app, thought VI went well so I can only think the numerical reasoning bit brought me down (got full bars on verbal reasoning). Such a shame - never been good at maths.
  2. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anybody know what I should expect with strength-based interviews for a law firm? Thanks!
  3. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i would've 100% preferred a real WG test lol
  4. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I assumed the WG was auto for everyone? anyone know whether CMS review apps then send WG?
  5. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Those that applied to BCLP - is the test sent automatically? Thanks :)
  6. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Asking for a friend who's still waiting to hear back - Those that got an AC with Pinsent Masons, is it for the new year or December? Thanks
  7. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I've recorded VIs at night before and progressed to next stages. Especially as now it gets dark at like 5pm, I tend to not have time to do VIs until after work! Anyway as long as you're coherent and have decent enough lighting, i don't see how the time of day you submit a VI would affect your...
  8. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same to all of what you just said- how did people find the MDR VI question after. My brain was so fried from staring at a screen for almost three hours I messed up so badly
  9. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who applied to CMS, did you get sent the Watson immediately? Or was it more like a few days after? Thanks!!
  10. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    did mine 24th oct, nothing yet
  11. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You need to pass the first stage to get the second one. I never received a second stage test invite - only the first (which I completed three weeks ago) and I received a PFO today for the 6th Nov Open Day so....
  12. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For anyone who applied for Latham OD and received a PFO, will you be applying to the vac scheme? Are the app questions similar/the same?
  13. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not sure about exact time scales but everyone who applies gets it
  14. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I attended the OD and everyone who applies gets it
  15. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes at the Open Day Grad Rec said there is a video interview element at the end of the chat and you only get one chance to answer if anyone is wondering! 1 question too
  16. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did you do a VI for this? Just making sure so I don't get my hopes up lol as i still haven't heard post sjt

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