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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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Kinda curious though👀
Sounds like the case is closed (i just found the GIFs guys!)


Judge Judy Computer GIF
 
Not really sure what this means considering WE starts 21 Dec. Although I remember last year that it was over multiple days
Yeah I'm confused as well given how soon the WE is, so just wanted to check if they've recently contacted anyone regarding the vi. Probably safe to assume pfo tho i guess

Edit: wait sorry I just realised you meant you haven't heard back either, not that you were confused by my post haha Yeah I think we may be on a waitlist but I'm starting to lose hope
 
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hi does anyone have any exemplar written exercises? I am trying to understand how to structure them
Hey @amayad2004 I don’t think we have any exemplars of this, although I’ll have a little look. Do you have any idea of the type of written exercise it is you’re looking for, as they can take different forms such as memos, emails to clients, emails to partners, letter of advice etc.

I’ll do some digging on my end to see what I can find, it may not be an exemplar but at the very least some advice on how to figure out a structure.
 
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Yeah I'm confused as well given how soon the WE is, so just wanted to check if they've recently contacted anyone regarding the vi. Probably safe to assume pfo tho i guess

Edit: wait sorry I just realised you meant you haven't heard back either, not that you were confused by my post haha Yeah I think we may be on a waitlist but I'm starting to lose hope
Have people got WE already?
 
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BRO NO WAY!!! I PUT AN APPLICATION IN, IN SUCH A HURRY, now I regret it!!!
Sem :((( But if you really feel like it there may be an option to withdraw and resubmit (would double check once tho). My work experience section did not display properly when I submitted it even after everything so I thought they have my CV and hopefully it is enough. When I saw this I updated the work experience section asap.
 
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Did anyone else not get a confirmation after completing the Clyde & Co test? I’m slightly worried because whenever I’ve done tests for a firm that uses vantage I’d always get a confirmation email
Hey, I got a confirmation email but it didn’t come through until about 10 mins after I sat the test! Also maybe check your junk mail as I have defo had confirmation emails end up there before!
 
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Question - on an application that I am working on, I have mentioned 4 deals. Is that too many?
Suppose it depends on whether you’ve done this to answer one question or if it’s 4 deals spanning a few different answers.

If it’s the former I’d probs cut down and focus on 1 or 2 but offer more analysis. If it’s the latter, I’d say it should be okay but be cautious!​
 
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