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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Have you heard anything?- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Has anyone heard from Gateley Reading office? They sent out an email a few weeks ago that we should hear back by the 27th but I have radio silence. anyone also heard from Harbottle and Lewis after the initial application?- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Also looking for this!- fcac98
- Post #18,438
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
It's difficult because ive prepared an answer for 'a recent commercial news story that interests you', and it overlaps on the 'challenges facing law/the firm'. Do you think it's okay to tailor one overarching issue to both? I've done so much research I think I could answer both using the same...- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Im preparing for interview questions in my Assessment Centre next week. What are your go to questions to prep for? I have: 1. Why do you want to be a lawyer 2. What are your strengths and weaknesses 3. Which of our sectors interest you the most 4. How would you pitch our firm to a client...- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Yes, rejected TS :) lol- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Congrats! Im waiting to hear back from the Reading office. How did you feel your video interview went?- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
For those of you who have done assessment centres and had to do written assessments, how did you prepare? Did you buy any guidance books? Any advice would be appreciated!- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
If anyone is doing a Bates Wells assessment centre, would they want to team up to do the prep for it? :)- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
For those of you in full time employment in an office setting, how have you approached the fact that you're applying for vacation schemes to your employer? My contract states I need to get consent if I am to work with another company or firm, but in my application process I avoided mentioning...- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
So I've actually just double checked and theres only one vacation scheme... Do you think it's professional to ask for a direct TC process instead? Im worried it will have an impact on my application- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Please could someone give me some advice. I've just started a new job, and the contract states I shouldn't have any dealings with other companies unless given written permission. Contract ends in May- Im worried about the Easter vacation schemes I've signed up to. Do you think the firm I've...- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Has anyone heard from Kingsley Napley, Pennington Manches Cooper, Wedlake Bell, Edwin Coe?- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I have a Gateley Video Interview to do. Does anyone know if once you've received the questions its timed, or is it just when you answer the question that its timed (ie, a 2 minute limit).- fcac98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Can someone from admin please answer my messages ASAP? I’ve had money taken out of my bank a week after cancelling my premium account. Urgent, thank you !- fcac98
- Post #12,398
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