TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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anxiouslawyer

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RE Linklaters: my application is "on hold" with 70% of completion (whatever that means) and the candidate review stage seems to be ticked positively. What about you guys? Last year my app only got to 66% (two years ago to 60) and then I got the pfo, so no idea if that 70% means something better this time

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That's where mine is at as well now that you mention it. No idea what it means though.
 

psr23

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RE Linklaters: my application is "on hold" with 70% of completion (whatever that means) and the candidate review stage seems to be ticked positively. What about you guys? Last year my app only got to 66% (two years ago to 60) and then I got the pfo, so no idea if that 70% means something better this time

#overthinkingmuch
2 years ago my application was rejected after getting to 66%, and this year I am at 70% and candidate review stage is also ticked. No idea what it means, trying not to get my hopes up as I saw on here earlier that someone had received an AC invite!
 

Miki3999

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    2 years ago my application was rejected after getting to 66%, and this year I am at 70% and candidate review stage is also ticked. No idea what it means, trying not to get my hopes up as I saw on here earlier that someone had received an AC invite!
    I hope we will find out soon! I think that last time when I was rejected the candidate review stage was not ticked (and it was also at 66%).
     
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    S87

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    Hi guys can anyone advise me on how to prepare for Simmons VI, logical test and written exercise? It is my first ever second stage application process
     

    anxiouslawyer

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    Hi guys can anyone advise me on how to prepare for Simmons VI, logical test and written exercise? It is my first ever second stage application process
    Tbh I found it hard to prepare for the written exercise as I think it's Simmons' own test so I didn't see any practice exercises I could do.

    As for the logical test, it's really bizarre stuff and I would advise doing a couple of practice rounds so you get a feel for what it's like.

    Usual VI tips apply, make sure you dress well, in a quiet and well-lit environment etc. For the questions, prepare answers to stuff like, Why law and Why Simmons, and a couple of competency-based stuff.
     
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    hopefullawyer101

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    Hi guys, interested to hear people's views on this. I have just received a TC offer, which I am currently yet to accept. I have now just been invited to an assessment centre at another firm for a winter vac, is it acceptable for me to attend? To reiterate, I haven't accepted my TC offer and I think it would be an interesting experience (and possibly a good opportunity to have more career options).
     
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