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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Many thanks @thirdtimelucky, @AvniD and George! All super helpful and reassuring !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hello all - this might not be the right thread to post this is so if there is somewhere/someone more appropriate I should direct this to, please do let me know. I have 3 vacation schemes coming up this summer. I'm really excited but feel quite underprepared in terms of knowledge. I haven't...
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    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme & Training Contract Application 2024

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is so helpful - thank you for the tips !
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hello everyone, I have an assessment centre coming up and a large part of the day is dedicated to a Q&A. I want to be able to ask a question to take part but everything I think of can be answered by researching the firm. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for interesting /...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hello everyone, I have an assessment centre coming up and a large part of the day is dedicated to a Q&A. I want to be able to ask a question to take part but everything I think of can be answered by researching the firm. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for interesting /...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm still waiting to hear either way from the London office!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for the update - do you know if this is for all offices?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back from IM post VI for Bristol office? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks - that is super helpful! Best of luck to you too.
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