I did it for the open day and passed. I think the SJT personality survey bit can't be prepared for. You just have to answer honestly but also think about it from an employer's perspective. For the VI at the end I'd suggest a skim of the Solicitors' Regulation Authority handbook would be useful.
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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Hi, can I ask whether the vi at the end has a limited prep time? Also does the vi have to be done with the sjt in one sitting? Thankssss
How long did it take to get the report re the benchmark? I just did the test
For anyone wondering about HL Lift Off - I went to an event at my uni today and grad rec said they are aiming to get decisions out next week 
So, Taylor Wessing's post application email seems to read quite specifically - "We review each application carefully and will be in touch should you be successfully shortlisted through to the first stage of our process". Does this mean that if you don't make it past the post-application shortlisting stage they don't let you know you've been rejected?
I got an email confirming I passed the benchmark, did the test yesterday
Hey everyone, I have a random question that I would appreciate your thoughts on...
I applied to the Gibson Dunn Open Day a few months ago and didn't get a reply (despite noticing a few other people on the forum got a response last week).
I emailed grad rec earlier this afternoon to confirm the status of my application (as the open day is tomorrow) and just received an email saying '...whilst we were impressed with your application, we received a significant number of applications and have a limited number of places available and we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.'
Do you think this is a normal rejection or, given the delayed response and the fact that I had to prompt them, did they lose my original application?
I applied to the Gibson Dunn Open Day a few months ago and didn't get a reply (despite noticing a few other people on the forum got a response last week).
I emailed grad rec earlier this afternoon to confirm the status of my application (as the open day is tomorrow) and just received an email saying '...whilst we were impressed with your application, we received a significant number of applications and have a limited number of places available and we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.'
Do you think this is a normal rejection or, given the delayed response and the fact that I had to prompt them, did they lose my original application?
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I think this is a normal rejection, they probably forgot to email you about the outcome of your application. I would say this is very normal so do not look too much into it and try to take it on the chin. I am pretty sure they just forgot to reply to some candidates, they are probably very busy during this time of year.
Thanks for the response!
That’s a shame - I was invited to the AC last year but sadly couldn’t attend, was planning to send off another application this year but I don’t know if i’ll bother now.
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I applied in September but I updated my app end of Oct with a development. I received the email 15 Nov
I did this for Slaughters, and made it to the AC! I don’t think they will realise unless your margins are super wide! Or I would use font size 10 or 10.5 - does the job!
same!! They could have sent it out after tomorrow😂
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