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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

MilkMaid

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Oct 1, 2024
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@Jessica Booker do the same rules apply for accepting a VS offer then reneging on it at a later date in the Scottish system? I've got an offer I'd like to accept but also waiting to hear back from some other firms before making a final decision, so just wanted to ask before I sign anything!
 

trainee4u

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Sep 7, 2023
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Attended Wombles info session

They say that they focus on strength-based questions, not looking for legal geniuses. E.g., "how would you cope with a client who complained?", etc.

They never look at exam grades.

Essentially:

1. you apply: no distinguishing data such as grades, are taken, which is intended to maximise diverse candidates.
2. you do the blended assessment (SJT, verbal + numerical reasoning). This is pass/fail, but they didn't disclose the required scores. They said you can take as long as you like, multiple sittings. and it doesn't affect things at all.
3. you go on to 15-minute telephone interview + virtual assessment centre, then VS with final interview

They might offer earlier TC dates than the standard 2 years but it's unlikely. They will sponsor overseas candidates.
 
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VacSchemer

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Dec 6, 2023
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Attended Wombles info session

They say that they focus on strength-based questions, not looking for legal geniuses. E.g., "how would you cope with a client who complained?", etc.

They never look at exam grades.

Essentially:

1. you apply: no distinguishing data such as grades, are taken, which is intended to maximise diverse candidates.
2. you do the blended assessment (SJT, verbal + numerical reasoning). This is pass/fail, but they didn't disclose the required scores. They said you can take as long as you like, multiple sittings. and it doesn't affect things at all.
3. you go on to video interview + virtual assessment centre, then VS with final interview

They might offer earlier TC dates than the standard 2 years but it's rare. They will sponsor overseas candidates.
Thank you so much! This is so so helpful as I was working and did not get time to dial in to the call
 

VacSchemer

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Dec 6, 2023
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NRF AC!

@Andrei Radu Could you link again the insights to the NRF ac pls? i remember seeing a post about it over the last day or so but can't seem to find it.

if anyone else has any insights, that would be greatly appreciated!

for reference - completed VI on tuesday, received invite today at 2.15pm
Hi hi! Congratulations!! Was it this Tuesday or last Tuesday?
 

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