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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone applied to Mischon? It is only letting me list 4 work experience. I am wondering if it is an error with the form or meant to be that way. I emailed their early careers team but have not heard back yet.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have already messed up on the first VI question for Macfarlanes simulate assessment. I panicked and didn't really make much sense. Am I better off not submitting it so that they won't have a record of it if I want to apply in the future?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, well done with completing! Are you able to remember how many video questions there were?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, thanks for replying to this! It is really helpful. Can I ask - would you use the word count to apply the experience to Mischon specifically? I am tied between just raising the skills that they value versus explicitly linking it to Mischon. I am not sure what is best. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is the SJT a cappfinity test? And how did you find out what your score was?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey all, I would be interested to know whether anyone could share tips on what Mischon looks for. The application form is really short - only 150 words for work experience. I wonder whether I should write in bullet points rather than prose. Also thinking there is not much space to draw out the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Am I right that Macfarlanes is rolling? Is it worth submitting an application? I have started preparing mine and didn't realise!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone done the A&O video online assessment part? I just wondered what the process is like - i.e. if you get given X seconds to prepare for the video and one attempt. Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can someone who was successful at getting through to the Macfarlanes AC let me know how they approached the Cappfinity online test? I haven't been successful in getting through to any ACs this cycle. I just don’t understand how to answer these tests correctly. It is also possible it is rather...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi all, I have a Cappfinity test to complete for Macfarlanes. Already received rejections from Shoosmiths, Mayer Brown and Kingsley Napley all after taking these tests. The feedback reports were quite generic. Does anyone have tips on them? I have taken the practice tests and not sure how to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Is there much point in applying to Slaughter and May if I got A*AC in my A levels? I got 68% in my law undergraduate, so not like it was a high first. Thanks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can anyone who has applied for Mayer Brown TC help me? My request to complete the Situational Strengths Test and Verbal Reasoning Test went to my junk mail, so I initially missed it. I have until Monday to do the tests. Do they include any video questions? It seems unclear from the guide that...

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