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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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TakeAChanceOnMe

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Bird and Bird is the same and exactly why I flopped. I was trying to answer a complex question while looking around for the timer...
for those who haven't done the bristows VI yet, i'd suggest keeping a 1 min timer on your desk as you answer to help you keep track of time. the timer on their portal is very confusing and does not help you at all. it was also very difficult to find as it works as a border around your face as opposed to numbers. this really caught me off guard while answering so you should definitely keep your own time piece with you.
 
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    First ever AC completed this afternoon. Can we get a prayer circle going to make it a good outcome...

    Hate how you can never really tell how it went because the interviewers will nod along to anything I spout making it so hard to judge 🤞
    Prayer GIF

    *hoping for good news for you
     

    crt1s

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    Has anyone completed the WBD online assessment? What does the test consist of? SJT, Verbal reasoning, WG or a combination? Also, how long do we have to record our answers for the VI? Thanks in advance!
     
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