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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mayer Brown PFO got 33 on the amberjack pillars so I was hopeful 😞😞
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No they did not even send me a confirmation but I checked with them and they confirmed they received it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am not sure but at the weil open day they said they will wait for a large number of people to do the test then create a benchmark from what I remember
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Im not sure what their benchmark is but by amberjack standards 26 is quite good I think
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No you are not cooked thats a decent score but it depends on the VIs as well good luck. I have made it to an ac before for a diff firm with 22/36
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It is just the standard amberjack pillars
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Grit Digital mindset Creative force Applied intellect
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Those who have completed Freshfields stage 2 did you get a confirmation after? Because I did not and I am slightly worried. Thanks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For the freshfields stage 2 test if I had additional time in the first one do I need to re request this or is it automatically applied?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you. I did the test on the 1st of November
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I just made it to freshfields stage 2. If anyone has done it yet is it more motivational style questions or competency questions? Also how much time does it give you to prepare. ☺️ thanks

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