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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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Amma Usman

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Does anyone have any resources for the Watson Glaser that they feel really made a difference?

@Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman

Hey @user9809. When I was applying to firms that required the WG, I made use of the TCLA WG Crash Course. I had personally struggled with understanding the nuances of the test, but the course really helped! There are also a few practice tests on Assessment Day and Job Test Prep which helped me as well. Furthermore, some firms such as Clifford Chance offer practice tests on their graduate recruitment website.
 
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safari3

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How did it go? What questions did they ask u? I heard they have a bank of qs so anyone can get random qs.
They tell you in the email exactly what competencies they’ll be asking questions on so I was able to prep fully for 2/3 then only got thrown off by 1 Q, but only because I used all the good facts for the Q before. I’m a bit of a waffler though so not too sure how I did overall.

B&B has been so good with navigating applicants through each stage of the app process (unlike 99% of firms) so I wouldn’t worry too much if you get the invite. Good luck!
 

Simi.O

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I thought my application to Burges Salmon was quite amazing, but got rejected, if anyone that got an AC INVITE is kind enough to share what theirs looked like pls dm . I got a W&C VI i'm also happy to share what mine was like for anyone interested.
 
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