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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They weren't very good -- 8,5,4 I believe but my VIs went decently
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I got a Simmons AC but I think I'm going crazy because they didn't put a date 😐
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Have there been anymore slaughters ac invites since the first batch went out?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any advice for the Bird & Bird VI? Is it timed etc? I'm terrible at VIs so would greatly appreciate any advice that anyone has :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do they ever check the work you uploaded to forage? I definitely did not do them to the standard I would have done had I know they checked
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know when Dechert's open event is/when they'll get back to us? Just says Nov on the website
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm so sorry to hear this :( Was Cleary before or after the WG do you mind me asking?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Have there been anymore Slaughters DTC interview invitations? Especially thinking about those who applied in October!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For Cleary's Watson Glaser - does anyone know whether you have to meet a minimum benchmark or if they invite the candidates with the higher scores to the AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for clarifying!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone still not heard from HSF Kramer on the WVS (neither invite not rejection)? Would it worth emailing the graduate recruitment team to ask on Monday or is that a faux pas?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do people who haven't yet received an AC from HSFK for WVS think its safe to assume rejection?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey do you think scores of 8, 5 and 4 (all out of 10) bad enough to assume I failed the Simmons SJT?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received a new AC invite or PFO from HSF Kramer for WVS since last week?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Would anyone be able to share the vac scheme conversion rate at Goodwin? Unfortunately I was unable to attend the application webinar
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have insight on what's included in the second Macfarlanes assessment? Would really appreciate any advice because the description is quite vague!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The Freshfields test doesn't contain a VI at stage 1!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No VI in Freshfields stage 1 test!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could anyone confirm whether the Freshfields/Macfarlanes tests have a video interview segment? x

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