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  1. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I went to a top uni and many non-law students scored MC or SC vacation schemes and training contracts. To be honest, I think for many top firms, the university you go to matters whether you are law or non-law. However, it’s also important to keep in mind that many firms have a blind application...
  2. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I also went to a Northern RG uni! The ratio of Southerners to Northerners seemed to be 20:1😭
  3. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Totally feel this, I had a pretty strong Welsh accent before uni and completely lost it because I had to constantly ‘tone’ myself down and change the way I pronounce things so people wouldn’t mimick me or make fun of me. It was all jokes to them but I feel like I’ve lost a part of my identity! I...
  4. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Was it the interactive deductive reasoning test? I bloody hated that!!
  5. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood? I think I saw someone getting an AC invite but haven’t seen anything else, ahhhh
  6. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    14 so far, aiming to do 10-15 more😬 feeling v behind
  7. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    'I'm delighted to announce...' *CLOSES APP*
  8. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Omg bye if they actually watch us when we're doing the tests I actually will cry. I talk to myself the whole time they probably think I'm crazy
  9. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Out of curiosity, did anyone here apply to ES' Cardiff office? Haven't seen anyone say so and was just wondering :)
  10. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You're amazing! I hope you're able to have a restful Christmas❤️
  11. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Browne Jacobson asking for the 'date taken' of each of my A-levels and GCSEs - am I expected to go find all of the dates of my exams? Confused 😂
  12. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Next year's halloween costume: me in a video interview
  13. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I pause too but it ends up with me just staring at the camera with a creepy smile and I hate it omfg
  14. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I consciously throw in a giggle every now and then (even though nothing is actually funny at all 😂 ) to try and come across as less scripted and a bit more personable hahahaha They probably think I'm a weirdo tho because why is this girl laughing about a scenario involving document review
  15. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    You can do this!! Don’t let anxiety get in the way of your potential❤️ I had a similar experience this week, I intended to do a video interview on a specific day but my nerves got the best of me. However, I took the opportunity to then spend the whole evening preparing and practicing, so that...
  16. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I totally get you. My nervous system thinks I’m being hunted for sport😭 I do breathing exercises, put on music whilst I go over my notes, drink plenty of water and remind myself that it’s just me talking to a camera. Remind yourself to speak at a reasonable pace, and if you mess up, just take a...
  17. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you for the insight! That doesn’t sound too bad :)
  18. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone thinking of applying to Browne Jacobson or has applied previously and knows what the process is like? Couldn’t find anything on the website.
  19. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It was pretty brutal in terms of format! 2 minutes to speak is quite standard, but the 30 seconds to prepare and not being able to re-record definitely added to the nerves
  20. iwatchsuits

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!! Yes, you do get a break! There's a button you press when you're ready to proceed to the next question, so you can take the time you need before moving on :)

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