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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Good start to the day, Clyde & Co test invite and WFW VI! Applied to both on the 5th.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry to hear that 😞 Will likely be the same for me. Got ABC at A-level, 2.1 at undergraduate, Distinction for my LLM and 12 years experience in a demanding career but yes, let’s focus on exams I took when I was barely 18… 🤦🏻‍♂️ Same for WFW, which is a shame as I am really interested in the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hill Dickinson VI done, got 6,6,7,7 on the Amberjack with mid for verbal and numerical reasoning - who knows if that's good enough. Was planning on doing NRF VI tonight as well but too drained after all that - gonna be rushing before the deadline in the morning! 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So I’m not sure if the next stage was automatic or not but on my application I wrote a short paragraph about the sector and then a couple of paragraphs about the specific seats I would like to do within that sector.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I feel the same when I need to do a SJT and VI within 5 days, just as I start my run of 5 12hr shifts, even when they aren't going to review the VIs for another month! 😂
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Kennedys PFO, was expected with others getting VI invites over the last week 🫡
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know it’s a bit of a long shot but does anyone know if NRF will have reviewed applications yet or just sent VI invites based on the Arctic Shores scores?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! I did the test on 17/11 and got 2/4/4/3
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    NRF VI! Not sure if its automatic but I definitely wasn't expecting this one!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What on earth was that 2nd Osborne Clarke test?! Can we start a petition to make law firms let us take their online tests before we waste hours and hours filling out their applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes you can do this 👍
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would say you are way to close to give up on this. I know you are frustrated but you're doing exactly the right thing, knocking down obstacles one at a time. You've perfected your application writing, psychometric testing and SJTs so now you just need to make sure you are nailing the VIs and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just did the Mishcon SJT and got high verbal, high numerical and 6/7/7 for Applied Intellect, Creative Force and Digital mindset but only a 4 for Grit :( Genuinely stumped by the "Grit" scores I'm getting - I'm yet to encounter a single question that I feel actually tests for grit and...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did the test Wednesday morning and got the feedback this morning.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just got the Mishcon SJT invite as well and I BOMBED the VI part of the Chatbot thing. I wonder if they have realised it wasn't a great assessment and invited everyone to do the SJT as well...? 🤔
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is there anywhere in particular you would recommend to buy the practice tests from?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from Kennedys after taking their SJT? Got my feedback report today and apparently strengths were "Supporter", "Flex" and "Initiative" with my weakness being "Accountability". No scores though so not really sure what any of that means 😀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! I did my VI last Thursday and got the PFO on Tuesday, I’m guessing because I did so badly on the SJT it was an automatic fail. I would definitely take your no news as good news!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No insights to offer, but my career so far has been based around accept nothing, believe no one, challenge everything. So my two cents on this: This is one person’s experience of their application route to this firm. That alone should be enough to apply on your own merits — your application...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you for taking the time to reply, that's exactly what I did in the end. Except I then started stressing about the fact I didn't apologise for the mistake and was worried my email would come across as "Hey, FYI, I made a mistake on my application. Cheers" 🤦‍♂️ BUT, they replied with a...

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