TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Chris Brown

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I took the SH test earlier and I think I scored 8766 across the four pillars (so 27/36 or 75%) and I think I got mid for verbal reasoning and high for numerical reasoning.

Does anyone here know what their benchmark is from previous cycles because I’m not sure what to think. I still have PTSD from the Paul, Weiss test that I did several weeks ago. 🥲🥲​
 
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student353

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I took the Stephenson Harwood test earlier and I think I scored 8766 across the four pillars (so 27/36 or 75%) and I think I got mid for verbal reasoning and high for numerical reasoning.

Does anyone here know what their benchmark is from previous cycles because I’m not sure what to think. I still have PTSD from the Paul, Weiss test that I did several weeks ago. 🥲🥲​
From what I remember from the open day, I think it’s based on the performance of that year ( I know that’s annoying as that’s impossibly vague!!) However, these scores seem pretty solid so I wouldn’t worry if I were you :)
 
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student353

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Mar 12, 2025
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I took the Stephenson Harwood test earlier and I think I scored 8766 across the four pillars (so 27/36 or 75%) and I think I got mid for verbal reasoning and high for numerical reasoning.

Does anyone here know what their benchmark is from previous cycles because I’m not sure what to think. I still have PTSD from the Paul, Weiss test that I did several weeks ago. 🥲🥲​
From what I remember from the open day, I think it’s based on the performance of that year ( I know that’s annoying as that’s impossibly vague!!) However, these scores seem pretty solid so I wouldn’t worry if I were you :)
 

OliverTwist

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Can anybody who has completed the AC for Mishcon for Spring already please message me, or like this and I will message you, I have a couple of questions related to the format. As have one coming up for Summer! Thanks in advance :)
 

johnnn821

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I have been following this forum for about four and a half years now and I remember when the vacation scheme thread hit 999 pages back in 2021, which was the highest we have seen since then. But now here we are about to smash through 1000 pages and it’s only March! What a year this is shaping up to be! Congrats to everyone who secured a vac scheme!
 

Nine

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Feb 15, 2024
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I took the Stephenson Harwood test earlier and I think I scored 8766 across the four pillars (so 27/36 or 75%) and I think I got mid for verbal reasoning and high for numerical reasoning.

Does anyone here know what their benchmark is from previous cycles because I’m not sure what to think. I still have PTSD from the Paul, Weiss test that I did several weeks ago. 🥲🥲​
what were the VI qs like? were there 4?
 

A worried graduate

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Successful training apps, detailed Guides on all parts of applications, case study, interview, courses on different areas of law, law firm profiles, courses on finance, M&A and more
Interesting.

Anyone on here have guidance on landing high street paralegal roles?

I’ve had a few interviews but never the offer.
 

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