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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
hey everyone, I wanted to just get some life advice regarding next steps of my life. it's a bit of a weird space to do it but I think it will definitely relate to a lot of people here. I'm a non-law finalist and right now it feels like its go time for applications whether that's law or masters...- annalise.joyn
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
anyone heard back from Latham post VI?- annalise.joyn
- Post #10,442
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I emailed Freshfields for reasonable adjustments (for second stage VI) 5 days ago and have not received an email back but my deadline to submit is tomorrow. I'm so stressed, what do I do!!! I feel like I already told them about my adjustments in my app but I still wanted to complete the form...- annalise.joyn
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey! Thank you so much! I've also passed to Freshfields second stage, and I know nothing about the timings of the VI's and the kind of questions they ask, and whether it is a SJT or WG within this second stage too. Do you have any insight/advice or tips?- annalise.joyn
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
hey everyone, is hogan lovells first assessment with a VI? I'm not sure if it the first or second stage, they named it the 'Online Immersive Assessment'- annalise.joyn
- Post #9,951
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
You're welcome! Once you start the assessment, you cannot do it another time so you must complete it in one sitting. I did the vi first to get it done with (timed each so 3 minutes per q) then did the WG (not timed)!- annalise.joyn
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
2 questions in the VI, you can choose to do the VI first or the WG as it has a page of different sections!- annalise.joyn
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Could anybody provide me with more information on freshfield's second stage? this is my first direct TC application, and there's not information anywhere on how their VI works, how the questions are set up or how close this is to the AC- annalise.joyn
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I was invited today!- annalise.joyn
- Post #8,486
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I have my Latham and Watkins VI which will be competency questions I (I think) tomorrow morning. it's 1 minute prep, 3 minute video. I've never done a video interview, how do I prepare, what do I do in the 1 minute preparation time, how should I speak/structure/talk about, what kind of questions...- annalise.joyn
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
i applied on the 5th, took test on the 6th/7th and got to second stage on the 8th!- annalise.joyn
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
thank you so so so much! is it just those 2 questions because in the email it said - "You will be able demonstrate your decision-making and reasoning abilities in a workplace setting with our critical reasoning assessment, and highlight your soft skills through two short video interviews". what...- annalise.joyn
- Post #8,362
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
hey everyone, I wanted some help asap. I got through to the second stage of Latham and Watkins but I know NOTHING . is it timed? what kind of questions? how many questions? how long to prepare? is the VI automatic or is it impressive to get to this stage? please please please help me, I have...- annalise.joyn
- Post #8,359
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
hi everyone, I just wanted to some guidance on law applications this year. I sound like newbie because I very much am. for context I am a non-law student going into my third year. do I apply for vacation schemes or direct training contracts? when does sqe begin/do I need to factor that in when...- annalise.joyn
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
for a&o, has anybody received excellent on both the verbal and numerical aspect on their feedback report or do they make one dark green and one light green to show you which your better at and which needs improvement on?- annalise.joyn
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
hi, has anybody applied to a&o vacation scheme and just got a 'reviewing application' email today? I applied yesterday and the deadline is tomorrow. also I got a feedback report and lowkey it just told me I'm a big dummy (lowest on verbal but highest on numerical), how much should I pay emphasis...- annalise.joyn
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Failed first year - what do I do now?
Hi everyone, I would like to start by saying that I really just need a helping hand in navigating this situation. I don't really have anyone to speak to about this and kind of crumbling under all of this stress. For context I study PPE at Oxford. I received my first year grades today and I...- annalise.joyn
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HSF campus ambassador 24/25
I've emailed for an update and they said "likely by the end of this week"- annalise.joyn
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HSF campus ambassador 24/25
hey, I'm not 100% sure if there's two campus ambassador's per uni but I did see maybe 10 people get offers on Friday, and one of them was for Southampton and ucl which is my campus :( so i'm kind of preparing myself for rejection, just thought you'd like to know if you were anything like me and...- annalise.joyn
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HSF campus ambassador 24/25
For real! Yesss, please do let me know what they say and should they happen to reply to me first, I will let you know too!!!!!- annalise.joyn
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