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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you know what score you got on the test? Do they email that too?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is this for the 2025 TC? I thought their deadline was 31st January?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    :mad::mad:
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, sorry I should have been more clear but I'm waiting to hear back post VI late Feb
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    "Rejection doesn't mean you aren't good enough; it means the other person (or in this case, White & Case) 😂 failed to notice what you have to offer." - Mark Amend ❤️ ❤️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone know if the WBD Assessment is Watson Glaser with a video element or is it their internal situational judgment test?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Summer trainee associate programme application: 1 June to 13 July 2023 - summer interviews will be held in August 2023.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    On a Saturday?! Congratulations though!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is this an open day or vac scheme equivalent?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is this post interview or written assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is so true. I always go on LinkedIn and see people posting their successes and I am obviously happy for them but it makes me feel so down and eager to work harder. On the contrary, we don't see people's unsuccessful applications but I am sure everyone applied and went through many...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations!! ⭐
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker What would you advise on mentioning you have an offer from another firm during a TC interview? Does this show arrogance? My friend did this and he received an offer from the firm he interviewed at with a higher starting salary however equally I have heard it seems...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from Fieldfisher?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Oh my goodness this is so bad and I would be crying! Thankfully my voicemail message is very mature and responsible. I genuinely answer all calls unless I am obviosuly busy but I indicate in my voicenote that as soon as I am vacant, I will phone back 😭 😭
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