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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, I have an AC coming up with Fladgate, and this will be my first ever AC. If anyone previously did the AC with Fladgate, I would be grateful for any and every advice!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Mayer Brown just sent test invites
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just received Watson Glaser test invite from Hogan Lovells.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    CMS rejection today, after VI last month
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know if Fieldfisher invitation to online assessment is automatic or whether it is after an initial review of the application?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Clifford Chance rejection this morning.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    PFO from Travers Smith this morning
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have just done the CMS VI - as others noted, the questions are motivation and competency based, also including a scenario question. Thanks for the tips - I’d like to think it went pretty well. Does anyone have experience with how long does CMS take to respond?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you very much for such a detailed advice Ram - very much appreciated! I will keep these in mind and hopefully progress to the AC!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks! I submitted the application on 03/10 and received the WG test on 14/10 Best of luck to us all!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just received a video interview invitation from CMS. Does anyone have any advice on what to expect and how to prepare?

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