TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[radssss]

If you screen recorded yourself taking an amberjack test, would the system detect it? asking for uhh... a friend

No one would know but I believe they can because most testing systems and even online streaming platforms have these checks, I remember during the pwc test I accidentally opened a new window, got a warning i would be disqualified if I do it again last year (on the test portal in the middle of the test only). The firm will not tell the person but simply reject the person and then the person would be confused if it’s their test that went badly or was it the screen recording😭😭😭😭😭

This prolly won’t happen but if it’s reported to the firm it can lead to potentially black listing - this is again prolly too severe and won’t happen but this process is anyways very scary hahaha.

Long story short, I would never risk it🥲

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Now that I think about it… if Netflix can detect screenshots/screen recording and black out your screen without you authorising anything. Tell your friend to forget that.

GRAD REC GON GET THEM!

Grad rec would be willing to take the time out to launch an entire FBI-led forensic investigation into people trying to screenshot or screen record an amberjack but sending basic post app feedback is where they’ll draw the line cos it’s too much effort for them. Oh well it is what it is.

 

[jojo23]

Now that I think about it… if Netflix can detect screenshots/screen recording and black out your screen without you authorising anything. Tell your friend to forget that.

GRAD REC GON GET THEM!

i swear if someone sits there and watches us taking these tests then they have too much free time
they're just gonna catch me singing

 

[jojo23]

Grad rec would be willing to take the time out to launch an entire FBI-led forensic investigation into people trying to screenshot or screen record an amberjack but sending basic post app feedback is where they’ll draw the line cos it’s too much effort for them. Oh well it is what it is.

they'd rather do that than actually respond to us within a reasonable timeframe...

 

[radssss]

i swear if someone sits there and watches us taking these tests then they have too much free time
they're just gonna catch me singing

Nah surely they don’t hahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (atleast I hope so)
I think amberjack would have some checks in place tho😭

 

[jojo23]

No one would know but I believe they can because most testing systems and even online streaming platforms have these checks, I remember during the pwc test I accidentally opened a new window, got a warning i would be disqualified if I do it again last year (on the test t portal in the middle of the test only) The firm will not tell the person but simply reject the person and then the person would be confused if it’s their test that went badly or was it the screen recording😭😭😭😭😭

This prolly won’t happen but if it’s reported to the firm it can lead to potentially black listing - this is again prolly too severe and won’t happen but this process is anyways very scary hahaha.

Long story short, I would never risk it🥲

Nah surely they don’t hahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (atleast I hope so)
I think amberjack would have some checks in place tho😭

i can imagine screen monitoring happening.. like they may flag if you change tabs but i just can't see what they actually do with the camera element 🤣
i mean the test is enough torture, let me repay them with unsolicited karaoke

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

i can imagine screen monitoring happening.. like they may flag if you change tabs but i just can't see what they actually do with the camera element 🤣
i mean the test is enough torture, let me repay them with unsolicited karaoke

This is grad rec’s equivalent, TikTok page friendly, unsolicited karaoke choreographed by HR to try appear more Gen-Z and relatable:​

 

[jojo23]

This is grad rec’s equivalent, TikTok page friendly, unsolicited karaoke choreographed by HR:​

Grad rec immediately after PFO-ing us and ruining our mental health on a regular basis without giving reasons:

 

[Novaa]

This is grad rec’s equivalent, TikTok page friendly, unsolicited karaoke choreographed by HR:​

Wait but I lowkey can’t wait to hop in a firm TikTok video or podcast episode…

Me when Grad Rec tells me I can’t give a shoutout to my friends in the middle of the podcast:

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Grad rec when they open the forum next and see a bunch of us trolling them unprovoked:

Nah acc it’s fully provoked cos wdym you have all the time for TikTok but not for app updates??

 

[jojo23]

Grad rec when they open the forum next and see a bunch of us trolling them unprovoked:

Nah acc it’s fully provoked cos wdym you have all the time for TikTok but not for app updates??

everyone waiting for simmons and freshfields

 

[TCGrad1642]

Mishcon spring acs went out a year ago tomorrow…. Fingers crossed guys!!!!

 

[fleur]

Any advice for the Mishcon SJT, I've surprisingly never sat one before and am also not that great at maths lolol - any tips would be appreciated !!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

asked a GR for an update from my alt mail acc (with a fake name) and now theyre asking for my full name cos they couldnt find an application matching my email.... what do i say yall LOL

 

[elizabethkate]

maybe a dumb question but surely grad rec don’t read 3k plus applications? what’s the tech used to scan them?

 

[jojo23]

maybe a dumb question but surely grad rec don’t read 3k plus applications? what’s the tech used to scan them?

A bottle of overpriced whisky.

 

[LH4]

mishcons sjt.. don't usually do well with things that involve a calculator

 

[Novaa]

asked a GR for an update from my alt mail acc (with a fake name) and now theyre asking for my full name cos they couldnt find an application matching my email.... what do i say yall LOL

You leave that alt email account there and just…

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

asked a GR for an update from my alt mail acc (with a fake name) and now theyre asking for my full name cos they couldnt find an application matching my email.... what do i say yall LOL

 

[Legallywhatever]

asked a GR for an update from my alt mail acc (with a fake name) and now theyre asking for my full name cos they couldnt find an application matching my email.... what do i say yall LOL

I'm sorry this has made me proper giggle...

Lowkey I'd just ignore their email...