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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone know if White & Case or Milbank offer reasonable adjustments for their tests? *I know W&C is untimed but do they take into account e.g. neurodivergence
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is W&C test automatic? How long after being sent do you have to complete it? Not sure whether to submit my app before xmas/new year or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any advice for SJTs for neurodivergent candidates? From what I’m aware of HSF Kramer is the only firm that lets you skip the test if you’re neurodivergent. I find them difficult and have had situations where firms haven’t replied to emails requesting adjustments. I know some offer alternative...
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    First written exercise

    Hi all, I have my first ever written exercise to complete. I have no idea where to even start and the email has given no idea of what to expect. Any advice or insights would be really appreciated?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I spoke with someone at Mills & Reeve and they said that you’re given points based on your responses. E.g. for ranking questions you need to get the most likely and least likely correct to get the points. Not sure if this is also the case for other firms but I thought this may provide some...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    yeah ofc sorry, just meant like how long did it take etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey I can't PM you but do you have any advice for the Job Sim?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks! I did the first test on the 5th then got job sim invite a week later
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can anyone provide insight into HL stage 2 test? Please PM me! Need help prepping for VI and worried that my reasonable adjustments haven't been added. Thanks so much and happy holidays!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does HL second test have VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied to DLA like two weeks ago. Checked the portal yesterday and it said saved application rather than submitted. Not sure what to do as now the app is closed and my application hasn't been submitted. Is it worth emailing them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can anyone help with advice or resources for Bird & Bird WG, Linklaters WG, Weil SJT & VI, Freshfields stage 1? I have autism and struggle with psychometric tests so any advice would be really appreciated
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    Hi, I got it one week ago

    Hi, I got it one week ago
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    First Assessment Centre!

    you're a life saver! Thank you so much Abbie!
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    First Assessment Centre!

    Yesterday around 3 o'clock in the afternoon (UK time)
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    First Assessment Centre!

    I have been invited to my first ever assessment centre with A&O for summer vac scheme. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any advice for Freshfields and Clyde & Co online test stage 1?

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