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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does DLA ever put people on the waiting list for their VS or is it usually just a straight rejection?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Amazing! Congrats! When did you have the AC and what office was it for?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I've heard nothing since app... can I ask when did you apply and when did you get the online assessment invite?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You heard back yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    DLA AC! Any advice for what to expect?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any tips on what to expect at their AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! Can I ask when it is? Just thinking about how far much notice they give.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is the pinsent masons blended assessment due straight after submitting the app or do we get a deadline, like 5 days or something?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did you ever hear back from grad rec about this? Been over 2 weeks since submitting my VI (I didn't get a confirmation email or anything saying I've done it) - I'm assuming pfo, but would like to know for sure.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Really sorry to hear that. Can I ask how long ago did you do the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I hate the way they word these deadlines without further explanations! I would understand that as being due Thursday night at the latest (counting 5 working days from the day you got the invite). But also, if you're close to the deadline without completing it, DLA send a follow up email saying...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I honestly quite enjoyed doing some forage programs for the activities themselves - they do help you get a taste of the work that you might be doing as a trainee, and also help you plan your time to do the task within the recommended timeframe. In terms of your CV, having a couple on there won't...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've no clue (sorry for not really helping here) - but to provide my own experience, I submitted my app on a Sunday, got and submitted the rare survey on the Monday, and got the WG invite on the Wednesday.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    All questions are timed, first 2 questions are 1 mins prep, 3rd question is 4 mins prep.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you all so much for your responses! I competed the VI and decided to take break from thinking about applications for the rest of the week, which I think has really helped me to not feel too overwhelmed. And strangely enough, I feel more confident going into the application I'll be working...
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