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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from CMS post WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    the second to last Milbank question really caught me off guard, PFO incoming.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If it is any help, if you click on the Get Help button at the end of the invite email and click participant in the website it is all about VIs….
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    it's in the CMS TC webpage showing the stages of an app.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, I've been taking the CMS practice test for WG to prep for the real thing and I keep scoring at 55%. Any tips or resources specifically for Drawing Conclusions and Evaluating Assumptions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone heard from Milbank post-submission (confirmation of application receipt aside)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    when filling in the work experience section, do people add their uni stuff like treasurer for tennis club etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from Ashurst or NRF post test reports?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    given that some firms like freshfields only ask for work experience now, what is the best way to do the section to ensure it is hitting the points they need?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just took the arctic shores test for NRF and it is the most befuddling test ever, how is this relevant to if I'm going to be a good lawyer or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    did anyone figure out how to add schools to NRF's app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have insight as to Covington’s application process post submission of the written app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hi everyone, I just got rejected by the firm I completed a vac scheme with this summer. I am waiting to get feedback which I will of course incorporate into my next cycle but do any of you have any advice? Whether it's on how to keep going or anything else at all, it would be appreciated! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Question regarding the SQE: I know that the firm I am interested in does the SQE with U of Law but I was wondering whether you know if firms have been open to using other providers to suit their TC candidates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone have any tips on how to prep for critical reasoning tests and group exercises? At the end of my VS I will have to do a critical reasoning test and a group exercise and I'm not sure what resources there are out there.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    has anyone heard from Kingsley after getting their test report as to whether they have progressed or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    that's a great starting point/ approach. Thank you for the input!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    here you go! Kingsley Napley is considering setting up a new office overseas. Which location would you suggest, given our broad range of practice areas and client base? (Feel free to use any research tool or AI platform to help you with your answer) (250) Please critique the answer above in...

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