TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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Clyde & Co gave me VI completion deadline until 7th Jan. Was going to complete it today, but said the link expired on 3 Jan even though their e-mail specified 7 January. E-mailed Clyde & Co graduate recruitment but does anyone else have any other tips pls? Any help is greatly appreciated
 
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    Any advice for Lathams test?
    Latham's test is like Linklater's test. I did Latham's test yesterday. It isn't timed but it took around 30 minutes. From what I remember there are 24 questions. Roughly half are scenario questions where you have to order your response from most to least likely. The other half there is a statement like 'are you more likely to pay attention to detail or look at the big picture' and then u move the pointer along a line. You cannot really prepare, I guess my advice would be to just be honest. Good luck :)
     

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    Latham's test is like Linklater's test. I did Latham's test yesterday. It isn't timed but it took around 30 minutes. From what I remember there are 24 questions. Roughly half are scenario questions where you have to order your response from most to least likely. The other half there is a statement like 'are you more likely to pay attention to detail or look at the big picture' and then u move the pointer along a line. You cannot really prepare, I guess my advice would be to just be honest. Good luck :)
    Perfect, thank you! :)
     
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    Latham's test is like Linklater's test. I did Latham's test yesterday. It isn't timed but it took around 30 minutes. From what I remember there are 24 questions. Roughly half are scenario questions where you have to order your response from most to least likely. The other half there is a statement like 'are you more likely to pay attention to detail or look at the big picture' and then u move the pointer along a line. You cannot really prepare, I guess my advice would be to just be honest. Good luck :)
    Did you have a look at their competencies before doing the test.
     

    Commerciallaw

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    Did you have a look at their competencies before doing the test.
    Yes, roughly but honestly I didn't really check my notes when doing the test. Also, right at the beginning there is a video from, i think, a partner. I made notes of it because he mentions a few competencies that Latham's finds central.
     

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    Clyde & Co gave me VI completion deadline until 7th Jan. Was going to complete it today, but said the link expired on 3 Jan even though their e-mail specified 7 January. E-mailed Clyde & Co graduate recruitment but does anyone else have any other tips pls? Any help is greatly appreciated
    It happened to me today! Did they e-mail you back?
     

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    Yes, roughly but honestly I didn't really check my notes when doing the test. Also, right at the beginning there is a video from, i think, a partner. I made notes of it because he mentions a few competencies that Latham's finds central.
    Definitely second using that video as a touchpoint when considering answers, though I agree with the above that being totally honest (including with yourself) is the best way to go - there were a couple instances where I thought 'well, doing X sounds good but in reality I think I would do Y' and went with Y. I don't think there's much good can come of bluffing about your temperament.
     
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    Could anyone who's completed the Clyde & Co VI share their experiences with the test? How long is it/how many seconds do you get to answer/how many seconds is it to rest/ is it just strengths based or is there commercial awarenesss etc? Would really appreciate any guidance! :)
     
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