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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HSF WVS AC:) Happy to offer advice/thoughts on those applying to Spring/Summer VS!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think they were referring to the winter vacation scheme only. They are non rolling, their winter vac window closed for apps on 1 october:)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, when would HSF Kramer usually send out AC invites for their Winter VS? They are non-rolling and close on 1 October. Scheme starts 24 November. I just received confirmation I have passed the benchmark for the test and now at app. review stage for anyone else applying!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i usually try and use it to demonstrate a bit of motivation. like i'd say who i spoke to, what i learnt, why i found this convo particularly interesting
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    hey, i've just submitted an app for dentons spring VS. is their legal high potential test automatic, or do you have to pass some sort of initial screening to be given it to sit? if so, is this screening lengthy? or, is it just a grade/A-Level benchmark sort of thing?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    for DLA Q2, Select one article from DLA Piper Insights page on a client sector that interests you. How does it align with your personal and professional ambitions? (Max 200 words/1,500 Characters), i want to discuss an energy/aviation deal that they advised on about a year ago. for the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i think if you applied for their winter vac, They said expect to hear from us from 29 Sept onwards, which would be for their AC rollout. AC is the next stage after online app (just the work experience section really) + SJT/VI.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did the same, and am on the AS NRF-BP mentoring scheme this year so have had to take it 'twice' in 12 months. In essence, if you apply to NRF twice within twelve months, you have 2 options. 1 - re-use your previous scores. 2 - take the test again. If you didn't pass to the HR interview last...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    same with me. for experiences where i had 'achieved' certain things (mostly things that were quantifiable), i bullet pointed key statistics. e.g Achievements: - £X personally raised - £X raised as a team
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    is DLA rolling this year or not? they have removed their section of the website which said it was rolling...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    is it ok to abbreviate DLA Piper to DLA without defining the abbreviation? i.e can I start and say DLA's strength in XYZ, or would I have to say DLA Piper's (DLA) strength in XYZ...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For HSF Kramer SJT, it says it is untimed. However, does this mean that the time we DO take to answer each question influences our overall test score? Reason for my query is that JobTestPrep says this...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sent automatically by amberjack. No watson glaser, its an SJT and VI all in one
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Linklaters recruitment is Stage 1 - online app form ( no long questions), watson glaser, cappfinity graduate recruitmental portal test. Stage 2 - AC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The only reason why I think they could change is because of the merger but considering HSF was the ‘bigger’ firm, i think this is unlikely. Also, they have kept their app questions the same for the past 4/5 years so i dont see any reason for it to change which is why I have been drafting...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    the way i would do it would be to have a line at the start saying 'in july 2025, i completed X experience. my role/responsibility/what i did.....' then, i usually structure it around the firm's competency framework (if they have one.) logically, if that is what they look for in their trainees...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, thanks for this! 🏆 Do ashurst tend to keep their WVS questions the same year on year?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone else randomly receive an arctic shores invite from NRF today…?🤣🤣🤣🤣 Recruitment cycle not open yet, no online app sent

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