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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

If anyone has done the Gibson Dunn Captivate Assessment - what type of tasks does it include? And what strengths/weaknesses did you get in the report?
It’s a standard Cappfinity assessment so it has SJT and WG questions. Then there’s a proofreading exercise to check for SPAG.

They said it should take an hour but ngl I spent at least 90 to 120 mins. I think the test was untimed so time doesn’t factor in their decision.​
 
Do you require permission to work in the UK?

- i'm an intl student and do already have permission to work in the UK via my visa. do i check off yes or no bcs i dont req sponsorship for the VS but i do for the TC?
I have no clue but I’d assume yes as you do require permission via the UK government which is why you have the Visa. Is there a comment box where you can expand on this further?
 

badmintonflyinginsect

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I have no clue but I’d assume yes as you do require permission via the UK government which is why you have the Visa. Is there a comment box where you can expand on this further?
nope - no extra space unfort! i've been previously instructed to check off 'no' by a mentor (who was a year above at my uni) and was in the same position as me but had offers at freshfields etc. which is why it's so confusing
 

zonnonomo

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nope - no extra space unfort! i've been previously instructed to check off 'no' by a mentor (who was a year above at my uni) and was in the same position as me but had offers at freshfields etc. which is why it's so confusing
if it doesn't allow you to explain any further then check no! i'd err on the side of caution to not be auto rejected for something like that, but if there's any space in the application for extra info, i'd add your visa details + expiration timelines there (perhaps in a "anything else you'd like to tell us" or even in the university page's extra info box if you hold a student/ graduate visa)
 

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    Do you require permission to work in the UK?

    - i'm an intl student and do already have permission to work in the UK via my visa. do i check off yes or no bcs i dont req sponsorship for the VS but i do for the TC?
    I think it depends on how long your visa is valid for, if your visa is expiry then yes you need the permission to work in the UK, but its indefinite leave than no - from my understanding
     

    badmintonflyinginsect

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    if it doesn't allow you to explain any further then check no! i'd err on the side of caution to not be auto rejected for something like that, but if there's any space in the application for extra info, i'd add your visa details + expiration timelines there (perhaps in a "anything else you'd like to tell us" or even in the university page's extra info box if you hold a student/ graduate visa)
    thank you sm!!! i was afraid of the auto rejection as well in case they misunderstand that i might need a visa for the VS itself. i know they sponsor for the TC however! anyway - thank you so much :) i'll definitely add more info where possible
     

    Donna Paulsen

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    Quick question

    Trend = news story?

    Is this correct or would it have to be something in the news rather than a trend 🤔

    I never really ask questions but this has stumped me

    ChatGPT is lost as well
    I think ‘trend’ more so refers to a string of news stories/developments spanning over weeks/months rather than a isolated development
     

    trainee4u

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    bIt’s a standard Cappfinity assessment so it has SJT and WG questions. Then there’s a proofreading exercise to check for SPAG.

    They said it should take an hour but ngl I spent at least 90 to 120 mins. I think the test was untimed so time doesn’t factor in their decision.​
    I think I've seen the same proofreading exercise about five times now.

    Am I dumb or are they really insisting that ize spellings in words more commonly spelt with ise are incorrect?

    It felt like they lazily localized (see what I did there?) a US test for UK candidates, then sold the same test over and over again.
     

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