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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

I know people are getting PFOs from Weil sorry don’t mean to sound insensitive but does that mean if we haven’t got one they’re most likely reviewing our vid and considering us
I think they reject you quite quickly if you don’t meet the SJT benchmark, I was rejected barely 2 days after completing the test. So if you haven’t heard back for a while I think it’s a good sign you’ve cleared the initial benchmark and they’re reviewing your vi!
 
I think they reject you quite quickly if you don’t meet the SJT benchmark, I was rejected barely 2 days after completing the test. So if you haven’t heard back for a while I think it’s a good sign you’ve cleared the initial benchmark and they’re reviewing your vi!
hi sorry do u mind me asking what ur overall score was? x
 
I don't remember but it was very low, like under 20. For me amberjack is a hit or miss every time 😭 😭 I would appreciate any advice on how to improve (esp. applied intellect pillar)
ah sorry to hear that! I second this! applied intellect pillar is my worse too and I honestly am not too sure how to improve either because out of the options it feels like you either choose between that or options that are least effective at completing work at the required deadlines😭
 
ah sorry to hear that! I second this! applied intellect pillar is my worse too and I honestly am not too sure how to improve either because out of the options it feels like you either choose between that or options that are least effective at completing work at the required deadlines😭
I will try to work with AI on improving my scores because I couldn't find any normal free prep online... Like sometimes I get around 6/7 around the pillars, and other times I get as low as 1 loool. Don't know what to do with that!
 

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