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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    100% their faces dropped seeing nearly everyone spend 2+ hrs on a "45 min" test
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know the timings of Baker's Vi from past cycles, is it a 2 min response like amberjack or shorter??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Purely speculative but I imagine they only matter in getting to the next stage like an AC. Following that, I can't imagine they're relied upon throughout.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Personally, I try and use a "little and often" approach - I cba sitting through an entire practice test every day, so instead I'll get gpt to give me a couple section specific questions (eg inference, assumptions) and just do a few of those whenever im bored. IMO consistency is the best thing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Might be copium but going off last yr's forums I think it was a staggered release, with alot being released in Jan. So fingers crossed there's still hope! Though saying that I am mentally preparing for a PFO ://// Sucks cause they were my favourite firm, but onwards and upwards ig 🫡 🫡 🫡
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not 100% on this, but i think each stage is selective - so SJT is selective post written, and VI is selective post SJT
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bakers VI - any insights would be much appreciated 🙏 🙏
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can CMS just reject me atp, im losing my mind waiting for a potential AC inv 😅😅😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know how Mayer Brown's rolling review works? I've recieved an inv for their online test but im wondering whether putting it off till the deadline day (15th) will hurt my chances as opposed to doing it tomorrow?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just following up w this - turns out you just need to click the cvmail link in the email to access the test!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same, I reckon they'll send it thru sometime today / tomorrow (I hope!)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    mid oct I think?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think they have an intial app review before sending WGs, my email said I had reached the next stage
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Fingers crossed for a swift quick stage 2 inv!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In the sense that, on paper, my application may seem weaker than another candidate purely off of grades (assuming similar past experiences / written answers). An SJT, while far from perfect, offers the chance to potentially position myself on the same level / maybe even ahead of that candidate...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm always in 2 minds about these type of assessments. l like them because they offer people (like me) with a low 2:1 a chance to prove themselves beyond academics, but at the same time there have been so many times where the "areas of weakness / development" just do not make objective sense...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Top Strengths: Analytical / Complex Thinking Effective Communication Professional Development: Self-motivation (???????)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ibsr i just want to see that "unfortunately" email just so i can finally get some peaceful closure
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    24/10/25 - under review, though i did receive another "your application is under review" mid nov
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    nope, just refreshing the portal and my inbox like a melon 🫠

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