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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I did the summer vac this year and got a TC offer off the back of it. There was a mix of second-year and third-year law students, and some grads if this is any help. I don't think they take direct TC applications, correct me if I'm wrong though.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can definitely sympathise - my first AC this cycle was exactly like that (took 4 minutes to present a presentation that was supposed to be 10 minutes and then stumbled through the competency questions yikes) and it's disheartening but there will be other opportunities and hopefully good news! I...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Winston & Strawn - like anything at all, positive or negative news?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    BCLP rejection :( but they gave feedback on my application which was nice? Although v generic
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sidley summer vac offer! Took a week to hear back so I was getting concerned but can't believe it
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you ! I have a few questions if you have a min - is it okay if I message you :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just got an email asking for my availability to interview
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    CMS Academy Video Interview

    I got cut off mid-sentence on the last question so don't worry - Good luck!
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    CMS 2020/1 Opportunities

    Got an AC invite earlier! If anyone has any advice as to what to prep it would be much appreciated :)
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    CMS Assessment Centre

    Hi! Does anybody have any insight into the assessment centre process for CMS Academy and what to prep for it, specifically the partner interview? Feel free to DM me! I am so nervous and would love to have a chat about it if you've been through it before! Thank you! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has DLA started to reject people yet? A few people I know have had their AC's and I applied last year following the first year scheme, but my application hasn't been updated since 16/11/2020 so I don't think it is looking good :(
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Haven't heard back from Burges yet, but got an email saying they hope to update us by Friday the 15th so hopefully soon!
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    CMS Academy Video Interview

    Thank you! that thread is really helpful
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    CMS Academy Video Interview

    Hello! Just thought I would make a post to see if anyone had any insight into the CMS Video Interview and what to expect? I am currently trying to prep around why this firm questions, alongside general situational and competency questions, but if anybody has any direction as to what sort of...

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