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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have no real information, but from what I've seen on here higher is better of course, but I suspect there might be a benchmark of a certain level in each section, this might vary with firms though I'm not sure. I also think it is one of those tests where it's impossible to score very highly...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    speaking of freshfields, has anyone heard from them for SVS this week? completed WG last Sunday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone applied for the BCLP Academy with aspiring solicitors? Or BCLP in general? Have to do a blended assessment and not sure what to expect x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if CMS's 5 day deadline includes day sent? Got the invite to VI on the 22nd, told to complete within 5 days, not sure if that is today or tomorrow. I much prefer when firms give a time deadline, e.g. 23:59 on Monday 27th.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know what WG mark is typically needed to get through to AC For Freshfields? Assuming it’s quite high as it’s the only stage between application and AC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes vac scheme. FF is non rolling so I wouldn’t expect to hear back until after the deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also somehow got Freshfields WG invite, thought for sure it was a PFO! Having said that, it’s very short notice. Must be completed by 9:30am on Monday, so essentially this weekend, less than 3 days to complete.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bakers VI! Would love any insight at all, this is my first proper VI invite.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For firms that have two intakes, September and March ish, how does that usually work? Do people request a certain intake or is it assigned to you? Would later intake correlate with a different SQE date?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has there been any movement from bakers post test, for summer vacation scheme?
  11. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can i ask how you did last year if that's alright? / do you know anything about what you need to progress?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for a personal statement or cover letter, is it recommended to use subheadings?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    it’s been a while, but from what I remember it wasn’t too bad. Basically what it says on the tin (in the email), some SJT, some verbal reasoning, some numerical reasoning with data/graphs. It is untimed, so can take your time to think. Can’t remember exactly what the questions were in the VI but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Almost immediately, maybe like 20 mins?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Speaking of grades. Does anyone have any insight into what Freshfields and Macfarlanes think of a-levels? Neither have a minimum requirement. I know it’s a holistic process, and grades are just one part of it. But does anybody know if it’s like Slaughters who also have no minimum, but it seems...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone does Simmons and Simmons blended assessment yet?
  17. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    are we likely to get any more updates before the new year now? Or do grad recruitment not tend to work 27-31st?
  18. W

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone heard back from bakers for summer VS yet? I applied on Friday, deadline is 1st Jan. Worried I left it too late as I know they're rolling.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I can't see a percentage, but mine is on candidate review no tick? I suppose it means they've reviewed your app, but are waiting to progress, maybe until the new year? Or at least after christmas?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    can i ask what the test was like? the email says it takes less than 5 mins which is a little odd lol, is it just SJT?

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