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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It is yes, comes as a link in the thanks for your application email.
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I suppose they have to cut quite aggressively. The next stage after that is hosted across the 6 sponsor firms, who I'm sure can only accommodate so many from a practical point of view, so my guess is max 120 people move to semi, and then the final might be like 10 people? I'm sure someone on...
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks! I didn't get to finish as I had some issues with it getting stuck loading right at the beginning, and with about 30 seconds to go, so I only answered 31 questions - my guess would be 25 would be about right. Looks like 98 slots taking 5 people per slot, so assuming they all fill up...
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone else qualified for the AS competition quarter finals?
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’ve been trying to find it but believe Taylor Wessing advised next stages weren’t until late October/November in some of their communications. How long after applying to B&B did you receive your WG invite?
  6. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes! Was asked to provide some additional details via Vantage due to a technical error (was just GCSE/A-level results) and then invited today for a WG which I passed. Next steps apparently on 8th December if you’re progressed to the video interview stage!
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received the HL job simulation test yet after the first stage test? I completed it 27th September so trying to workout if I’ve not made the cut!
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry to hear! Don’t be disheartened though, the way their VS process works with the AC being interview based next they have probably had to be really harsh on shortlisting! Plenty of other great firms to apply to 😄
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    One attempt to record but unlimited planning time - personally really enjoyed the process over and above CappFin/Arctic
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Actually quite enjoyed the Macfarlanes job simulation stage! Also, just done CC WG. Did anyone do the AS Commercial Awareness 1st round this AM? Busy day - Legal Cheek fair next
  11. J

    Ask Osborne Clarke Anything!

    Morning Patrick, Thanks for answering questions! Is your verbal reasoning provider still SHL or are you using someone different this year? Would you encourage a career changer to apply for a vacation scheme or a training contract? What would you say commonly makes successful applicants stand...
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks - that’s what I was hoping to hear!
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did the amberjack test earlier for Pinsents and it was my first VI - it says you have unlimited prep time but does that mean you can open tabs to research your answer? Or look at information on say a tablet? I was acutely aware of my camera being on and felt it wasn’t ok or might be viewed as...
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Loved this question!
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It sounds like they probably have reviewed it!
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well done to you! Out of interest when did you take your last test?
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is that the job simulation?
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks - I'm about 15 years past societies unfortunately, but will rack my brains for other ideas! Appreciate your help.
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Similar boat for their Trainee open day in person, my guess is at this point it's a no as it feels too short notice.
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Think the SQE part seems rational. I also wondered if the increase in AI usage means it's harder to filter based on the quality of responses to their questions, hence the greater reliance on the SJTs and grades to filter. It might also have been that they were largely filtering based on that...

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