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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Usually firms are only interested if you’ve applied for a VS/TC as they don’t want to repeat screen you if they had a certain reason for not progressing you application previously. They will ask what is different in your current application / what has changed to assess this. I would say no if...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! Can anyone give any Jones Day Assessment Centre insights such as what kind of group task you had to do and what the interview involved? I have had interviews and ACs with Clifford Chance, Osborne Clarke and Baker McKenzie if I can help in return! 😊
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! Have you done your semi-final too? How did you find it? 😊
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Same! I’m not sure but as end of July seems to be the latest I would expect within the next 2 weeks? Hopefully sooner!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I don’t think very far so don’t worry! Plenty of time 😊 I only know as I spoke to a member of recruitment not long ago and know some people received PFOs post-test (believe they applied in late March and early April) Haven’t heard of anyone getting VIs yet so likely they are waiting for more...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    BCLP are fully rolling, the’ve already started reviewing applications (PFOs and advancements).
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes only verbal! No numerical. It tells you which values the firm looks for/the test assesses when you get your test invite so just familiarise yourself with those before you sit it. It’s ‘untimed’ but gives you a recommended time to sit it within. Beyond that I assume they consider your time in...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi! That’s so good, well done. I’m doing mine tomorrow do you have any tips you wouldn’t mind sharing? They’re my top choice and I’m so nervous!
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    Baker McKenzie Training Contract Application 2025

    Hello, I have had my online test and it’s an interactive untimed assessment that mixes situational judgement questions and with aptitude related questions that measures 4 of the core traits that BM look for in a candidate. It’s interactive and not too stressful!

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