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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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Sarah T

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    Just been sent WG for NRF but also a behavioural test? is the behavioural test mentioned anywhere on their site? I had no idea they had one of these and would not have applied otherwise

    I spoke to Grad Rec at a law fair they said that they were experimenting with a move away from WG into a behavioural test and candidates might receive either this year as they see if it is something they want to implement. Not sure if that meant that you should receive both though.
     

    Aga123+

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    Hi @Jessica Booker. If I had a written task that consisted of drafting an email to a client, where the info needed to be concise, would it be fine to use bullet points? Or would it need to be in full sentences? Thanks!
    Personally, I've always written in sentences that are relatively concise and use simple terms. I find it allows the email to be somewhat structured and neat. But I think it is up to you - as long as the email is easy to understand and structured, I'm sure it's fine.
     

    lenalong02

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    does anyone know if there’s any point applying for the direct tc if you’ve been rejected from the vs? i know the pfos are generic and so i’m sure a lot say we can apply for direct tc still but i’m unsure of the point in applying for a firm that wouldn’t give me a vs?
     
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