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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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

    Hi, I have a presentation coming up at an AC where I have 30 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to present. I've never done this before, do you have tips on how to approach this, how I could start to engage them and how to structure it and just general tips to stand out. Thank you, p.s there's no...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For everyone that did CMS VI do you think they’ll reply to us before Christmas?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Errr anyone still waiting for BCLP spring vac scheme reply after doing their first test ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received a Baker McKenzie test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone that’s done Akin TI pm pls!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any guidance on Akin sjt, didn’t pass last year unfortunately so any advice would be great
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They said they’ll review applications as they come but send tests in December
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi does anyone have any advice on a presentation exercise for an AC. I have around an hour to prep and 10 minutes to present. Any tips or things to prepare before I go into it. Any strategy that would help. @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu would help a lot if you could chime in too. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah lol the one minute threw me off so much I’m glad none of the questions were too crazy.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If someone doesn’t mind can they point to some really strong points about why CMS for a potential VI answer. I’ve never applied to them and just did it this year and got the VI so don’t know much other than their band 1 for mid market work and their global structure and potential for US merger
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    lol when do TW reply to us it’s been forever
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone been sent Bakers online test. They mentioned they’d send it in November
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Really surprised at my HL PFO thought I did the best on their VI than any other. Shows that it doesn’t just come down to VI they view the whole application when deciding
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think one person said last week they received an invite. But that was one person so maybe they’ve only just started ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Wondering the same thought I smashed their job Sim tbh
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry to hear that, I hope you land something better! Just wanted to ask was this after the stage 1 freshfields test or the second one with VI
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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

    Anyone know if you can apply to AO with a 5 in gcse maths due to mitigating circumstances
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m in the same position, I emailed grad recruitment early this week and was told on Thursday morning I’d get an update shortly and I’m yet to get a response. I think some people have had PFO since then. I think it’s just a waiting game I’m sure they would’ve out right rejected us if there were...

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