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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did you apply?
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same, also on deadline
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Such a good feeling, submitted my last one on Saturday! Good luck with everything.
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yep got the same back in October but nothing since apart from an OD rejection.
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Oh don’t worry I know what people mean by insights. Each of the tests has an integrity statement at the beginning that we accept each time we complete them to keep the process fair and any form of trading just breaks that so it’s sad to see people constantly asking. The short prep times are...
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think there is also an integrity point - I’m unsure what “insights” people are looking to “trade” but we should all go into the tests with the same level of knowledge. That level being what the firms have told us.
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I thought there was an interview stage before assessments or is it all rolled into one?
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m still waiting, they will have had high volume just before finishing for Christmas so maintain hope
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Unlimited prep time so you won’t need any insights as you can plan your answers before you record them
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes! They put much greater emphasis on your VI responses which is why they have unlimited prep time 😁 assume it's because AI has made everyone sound an expert!
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just to add to the bottom paragraph, if there is any opportunity for you to undertake some form of public speaking, it goes a long way to help you build confidence in speaking and it will really help you deliver better answers to have more confidence in yourself and your abilities - I think even...
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Legal cheek deadlines list - honestly essential for anyone applying
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Too soon it seems!
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Working 3 days per week and dedicating all outside work time to apps! Just locked it down for the last 12-16 weeks.
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    36 😅
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I was reading all these Goodwin VI posts and thinking damn I’ve missed it - thankfully it was just lack of signal up where I am off the north coast of Scotland at the moment 😅🤣 Latham have missed me out so far though 🙄
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They set out at the London AC that they're working through the regional offices in the new year :)
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not yet but I’d give them a chance - the volume increase will have been exponential!
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Which office did you apply for? London ACs were earlier in December.
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Got up nice and early and got Mishcon done - my report hasn't rendered properly with any text but looks like 7/6/6/9 - high numerical but middling verbal though so unsure where I went wrong.

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