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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Timer!
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm just really hankering to get in front of people in person. I've worked face-to-face with clients for years, and it's just where I feel at my most comfortable!
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bristows IP Workshop invite :) my first successful application!
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Love this information, and that sounds like a great interview process, really focused and straight to the commercial growth points. I'm really hoping I make it through as well, as they really seem to value in-person interviews rather than all the online assessments. It really seems to fit how...
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That's odd, my request came through 4 days after applying.
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did you get a reminder to complete stage 2 from the vantage/candid system even though you've completed the assessment?
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    5 working days
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It came the same day as I applied!
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No it wasn’t immediate!
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Agreed! For anyone querying planning for it, there is the potential to overthink it. I'd just suggest going for it!
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes similar situation. I asked grad rec about it. They outlined not to worry and that the email mentioning two tests was sent to everyone in the process. You’re right thought it’s coming up quickly so I had wondered if perhaps they’d filled their spots? Feels like the turnaround of VI review...
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Freshfelds stage 2 all done - is it weird to say you enjoyed it?
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes VI!
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Milbank is timed. The others aren't timed though they do suggest to work as quickly through them as you can!
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No just WG to start with
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Perhaps they have, like, initial applicants who are primary and a group in reserve if the primary don't do a good job of the written exercise? Time-limited production of materials always feels like a good way to work out who is good under the time pressure, more in line with the job, versus...
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Interesting! I'd written it off.
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @c.t.tc this was what I meant! 👌
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Up there with the toughest due to the way the time limit is structured - definitely check out their hub! The unlimited prep was good - I employed @Abbie Whitlock's method of recording before, and I definitely felt I gave stronger answers as a result.
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Maybe it's a test 😂

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