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  1. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That's bonkers. What are they doing over there?!?!?! ****edit: the bald fairy profile pic person just needed some sleep, they did the CBI 😅👏🏼💪🏼
  2. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Amberjack is the SJT. You mean you haven't done the chat based interview yet and received the invite for the SJT/amberjack assessment?
  3. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The question is, how selective are they being this year? 🥵 worried the new process has got them scrambling a little and making everyone do the Amberjack to see what the benchmark will be.
  4. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I reckon they will like the honesty!
  5. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You are FAST. I might do mine tomorrow.
  6. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think it is for spring but not sure it's 100% accurate on timings or how they are screening, if they are screening these at all. I have a friend who submitted and completed the AI interview before me and hasn't heard back today. I applied on the 10th of November and did the the interview on...
  7. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    MDR AMBERJACK INVITE I AM IN SHOCK. That VI at the end, i completely glitched that I wrote myself off
  8. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Never stop flexing. You worked hard for this 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
  9. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah, some firms straight up close their application window if they fill their spots before the deadline. From what I heard from Reed Smith's GR team, they don't stop reviewing before the deadline. @Abbie Whitlock can probably confirm if this is true hah
  10. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied two days before the deadline for the DTC last cycle and they screen every application. I agree with what you're saying, but I think a lot of them review before the deadline because of the sheer volume of applications they get and how lean their GR teams are. They would take weeks, if...
  11. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I opted for this one - https://aptitude-test-prep.com/test-providers/amberjack-assessment/ - (not sure if links are allowed). It's $25 and you get two full tests and it gives you a breakdown of why each answer is high or low scoring and what each question is looking for. I haven't seen any...
  12. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just jumping on here because I am assuming this is about the Amberjack - I have practised loads after getting a WHOPPING 0 for Creative Force last year for RS's DTC. It left me completely mortified because it's all about adaptability, which I use a lot in my day job - and verbal reasoning...
  13. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It sounds like they were at the splitting hairs stage and it has nothing to do with your academics. If you have 2:1s and above and engaged with them so much, it must have been between a handful of applicants getting through to the next stage. Take the wins and I guess wait for CC to get back...
  14. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I went to one of their open days and they seemed very fixated on the consistent 2:1s across all modules being their minimum. It put me off applying despite making it onto an in-person open day. If you made it onto AOS AC I can't see it being your academics for HSFK because AOS is also quite...
  15. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For firms using CVMail with limited work experience entries, do we prioritise paid roles over legal work experience? If they have a box with 'additional work experience or career events' can we signpost multiple ones? The word limit for this one is 500 words and it allows formatting. I was...
  16. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any more Reed Smith blended assessment invites?
  17. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Fair, personally not a fan of them anyway because of how they respond to questions about minimum reqs and mitigating circumstances.
  18. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I guess you used it as fuel to rethink of how you communicate your motivations. At least it was *some* feedback, even if it sounds quite pointed.
  19. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That seems so pointed. Was it post AC?

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