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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    CRS Spring VS! Does anyone have tips or resources to prepare for a pre-VS written assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone done the VI for Stephenson Harwood in the past?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    Paralegal Case Study- how to prepare?

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This year, the deadline wasn't until Jan 31, so I wouldn't compare too much with last year
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied the day before the deadline and received the VI invitation today. As far as I'm aware, CRS review all applications after the deadline
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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