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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

AMullin

Distinguished Member
Nov 18, 2025
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Followed up the WFW VI with a Clyde & Co VI that was plagued by technical issues - trying to explain how I cope well under pressure while I'm clearly fumbling due to my camera randomly turning on and off, and the questions are resetting, is a new level of cringe that will hopefully at least make GR laugh.

Back to the drawing boards we go..!
 

Rosie_Kitten

Legendary Member
  • Dec 26, 2025
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    Followed up the WFW VI with a Clyde & Co VI that was plagued by technical issues - trying to explain how I cope well under pressure while I'm clearly fumbling due to my camera randomly turning on and off, and the questions are resetting, is a new level of cringe that will hopefully at least make GR laugh.

    Back to the drawing boards we go..!
    I guess you can say you kept going under pressure in this situation - real world example!!
     

    Sharkfin

    Esteemed Member
    Sep 8, 2025
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    spongebob squarepants crying GIF
     

    legalbeast

    Star Member
    Jan 9, 2026
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    How do firms actually make offer decisions after an Assessment Centre?
    I’m curious how decisions are typically made once candidates reach the AC stage.
    Do firms still take a genuinely holistic view at that point (e.g. academic record, prior experience, overall trajectory), or is the decision largely driven by AC performance itself?
    More specifically:
    • Are candidates scored numerically across exercises (case study, interview, group task, etc.) with certain exercises weighted more heavily?
    • If so, do different exercises carry different weight (e.g. case study vs competency interview)?
    • Or is there still a degree of discretion and qualitative discussion when deciding who receives offers?
    Interested to hear perspectives from trainees, associates, or anyone involved in the recruitment process.
     

    trainee4u

    Legendary Member
    Sep 7, 2023
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    Cripps online assessment!
    Is it bad I forgot that I had submitted an app? It was one of the first apps I submitted (and not one talked about much here).

    It's bad for me. Like: what is this online assessment? I did one from the same people for Milbank and it was SJT with some random timed written questions at the end. Do I have to prepare for this ?
     

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