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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry can someone help me answer these - i have got most wrong on this one. All intelligent pupils are members of a diplomatic service. No normal pupil is intelligent. Therefore: Proposed Conclusions: No member of a diplomatic service is a normal pupil. Every intelligent pupil takes an...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry about it 😓 but can I know when did you apply please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is it for summer or spring VS ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    sorry about it but is it post-app or post-vi?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank You so much @Jessica Booker . This is really helpful, I appreciate it. :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, where do you find those questions. I have been trying to find them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Can you please highlight how to answer questions focusing on an individuals weakness. need some inspiration please.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    NGL, It was my first VI and I bombed it bad. But its that tiny hope you always have like its for a guy liking you back 😂😂😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long does W&C take to respond to you after the VI.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can someone who has done a VI with Mishcon give any advise as to what sort of questions to expect?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much, Jessica; this has been really helpful and relieving.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes it. It's a bit confusing.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The deadline for this interview is 4 February 2024 (GMT+00:00). - @Jessica Booker can you please tell me what the deadline would be in the above? Is it 3rd 11:59 or 4th 11:59 pm? Thank You
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    Also, does anyone know what 00:00GMT deadline mean in the VI for W&C?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, I have a W&C VI and as I have never given a VI before as it is my first cycle, can someone please give some guidance as to how to prepare for them, especially with the commercial questions bit?
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