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  1. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Fantastic and good luck to you!🎉 When did you complete the first test?
  2. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anyone else just tired of the long waits between each stage of the process? Its just making me anxious.
  3. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I wonder if they will get back to us so soon, since it's rolling applications until December and if they close apps early.
  4. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How do firms assess the Capp SJT? On one of them I got teamwork as a weakness but challenge myself and thrive in high-pressured situations as a strength. Considering it's the legal industry is teamwork as a weakness an automatic PFO?
  5. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Its only an SJT right or is there a VI too?
  6. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you Abbie for this advice! I'll go ahead and give their winter scheme a try.
  7. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If I submit my app for White & Case by this Friday, am I too late for their Winter VS considering they are rolling basis? My first draft is ready but need to make tweaks but haven't had the time because of work unfortunately.
  8. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    NRF PFO - was expecting it. We move on and improve💪
  9. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it an SJT and a WG or just a WG? Thank you!
  10. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did it last year and it was timed. 40 Questions in 30 mins.
  11. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who did the first test for Hogan Lovells, was it essentially a WG, SJT and a proofreading exercise? Also, did it have a VI element to it? For White & Case, is there a VI with the test, once the application is sent off? Thank you!
  12. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does the Freshfields test include a VI? Thank you!
  13. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received a PFO from NRF?
  14. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It was automatic until the last cycle, but given that they have changed their recruitment process this year, I'm not sure if it's still automatic.
  15. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does NRF evaluate the test scores along with the application or is it a way to screen out candidates?
  16. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who did the NRF Arctic Shores, is it timed or are there any specific components which are timed? Thank you!
  17. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does TCLA have sources to practice the Arctic Shores test and also, what does the test entail? Anything on these points will be helpful. Thank you!
  18. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Abbie Whitlock @vera.mekhonoshina @ZNadeem For the NRF cover letter, I wanted to know what is the ideal length? The firm doesn't mention a word limit, if I'm not wrong and previously they used to have a 750 word limit. I'm unsure if I should stick to 1 A-4 page or I can go for 1.5 pages. Any...

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