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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    lol I used to do this as a Brit!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did you do WG
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Honestly don't deep it. It's gonna be too late and you'll get auto rejetecion as spaces will be filled.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Received this like three times now
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied 23:59 deadline and have not received. I understand everybody gets sent the WG.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thinking of the people who wrote 4x 500 word answers for Eversheds only to be scuppered by the critical thinking test 💀 . Why do firms not tell us. Same firm that runs direct TC apps btw and never hires anyone via that route.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Looks like Eversheds have introduced a WG style test. I would assume this is automatic given the deadline was only last night and it states ‘first stage’ on the email.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If you have not already applied Freshfields - apply quick as the direct TC deadline is at midnight. The application has no questions - just gotta put in your grades and work exp.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How many questions does CMS VI have?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied morning of the deadline and received WG the next working day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Reed Smith VI automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have insight into Hogan Lovells and Freshfields second test. If anyone needs just drop a DM.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No wondering whether it's worth applying.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know the dates of Simmons ACs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    about 1,000 questions
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    SJT, critical thinking (WG type Qs) and this 2 minute like competency test. Untimed and no VI.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    From last year threads, I believe that Pinsents review their apps backwards form when they were submitted.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Freshfields stage 2 invite. What does this entail please? Btw I did stage 1 on Saturday so they defo are not reviewing grades before sending these tests out.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What is TW test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What does Freshfields stage 1 test consist of?

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