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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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yasmars

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Do you know if after the SJT it’s straight to the AC? and if so, is that based purely on your SJT performance or also a proper read of your application?
I’d assume that’s there’s probably a benchmark that needs to be met and then that’s when your application is reviewed in depth? But I’m not sure
 

simplyfaith

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Paul, Weiss invitation to online assessment at 16:35. Submitted written app 20 minutes before the deadline (lmao)

Does anyone else get anxiety doing SJT's when they aren't technically the "next" stage? In theory, my written app could've been horrendous, and I'd be doing the SJT for nothing 🤣 I suppose it can't be helped. I just need to put my game face on for 60 minutes and go about my day again
 
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