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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can confirm this is how it works. I work in BD in an international elite with a particular focus on client dev and no client as far as I am aware gives two hoots about degree. Most lawyers we put forward in pitches graduated years ago. At this point it matters more about DEI quota, hourly rates...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think so they just put generic feedback in mine as they said due to applicant volumes they can’t give individual comments
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Top third for verbal, average for numerical then the four pillars were 4 bars, 6 bars, 6 bars, 7 bars
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What did everyone get in the automatic feedback report for RS? Particularly the pillars? I did quite high in digital and low in grit. Mid high in the other two
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone know if you can blur your background for the RS VI? Got washing drying behind me….
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So was it a mix of SJT, verbal, numerical and VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Would also like to know this and any insight on either portion on the assessment would be appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ok I also mentioned immediately after that the fact they offer secondments so hopefully ok
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just re read my freshfields personal statement that I have submitted and realised I mention they have six seats but upon reflection it seems they actually have eight. I took this information from multiple sources including chambers student but maybe that was an old post. Annoyed with myself as I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker I got through to the next stage (VI/SJT, not automatic) of a firm. However I realised when I looked back at my initial application, that in the work experience section I wrote about completing a virtual vac scheme and how it has made me consider doing a seat in a particular...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Reed Smith VI and interactive assessments invite! Applied on the deadline and it went into my junk FYI.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    One of the CMS application questions is "Describe your proudest achievement and what challenges you have had to overcome". Is that two separate questions on an achievement, and some challenges, or is it asking to describe an achievement and challenges you had to overcome along the way to getting it?

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