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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    October!
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same!
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They are doing spring first as their priority, learnt this at an AC. Just to add, please don’t message me about the AC contents. They advise you if invited what the tasks are and I won’t breach their confidence regarding what the tasks look like. 👍
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I had a non-M&A one, but it was still a transactional situation. It particularly fit the firm's strengths, though which lay beyond Corporate.
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Also got an AC and thought the same - congrats! This is for Bristol as I am sure people will ask.
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Only summer and only 8 positions going! Just to add I attended their open day and I think they said the 8 positions were the number of vac scheme positions not the number of trainee roles but I may have misunderstood. They definitely aren’t moving quickly considering that was in like...
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It’s something I have thought about a lot. I don’t think it is really based on age. It’s about the firm you join, whether they work across timezones and the general culture. Trainees seem to work hard but associates and up work just as hard hard but have more flexibility and earn more. The way...
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They are still doing the spring AC’s so depending on what you applied for I wouldn’t worry!
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It’s an amazing competition. I’ve made friends for life from it this year and it’s opened up opportunities!
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I had a similar issue with another firm. Just email them to let them know, I doubt they’ll look at it negatively but will know to pair it with your application if you tell them.
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I challenge you to say this after five sambucas and spinning round on the spot five times.
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Aspiring solicitors are absolutely excellent. Well worth engaging with them. The staff working there are such good people.
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You are definitely not. If I was to secure a TC this cycle I’d be 41 by the time I’m qualified.
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes if it’s the SHL maths they were step up from other maths orientated questions I’ve seen.
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I feel with amberjack after doing it a couple of times you definitely spot shortcuts on the maths questions!
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I got 4 less than that and got 63% percentile, so it shows the fine margins! I do wonder, though, how much of a bearing the WG can have in the age of AI when the test is taken at home with no real oversight other than maybe some background digital monitoring tools showing too much tab swapping...
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The prep time is unlimited so just load it up and you can take as long as you want to prepare and answer!
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm a Spring applicant!
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I do suppose it could be a generic; we haven't had a chance to review you yet, please don't chase us.
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I also received this holding email - as people are getting WG, this feels close to a no.

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