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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Haven’t heard from DLA Leeds for 11 weeks after hearing that I’m shortlisted for an AC and it is driving me crazy !!!! Anyone heard yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have no idea but not seen anyone with an AC date for Leeds yet so hopefully will be within the next week 🤞🏼
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No been waiting 2 months now🥲 I emailed grad rec and they said thanks for your patience🥲
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Officially 2 months of radio silence😂😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has ANYONE heard from DLA regional offices after getting a 'you've passed the AC benchmark' email over 2 months ago!? Surely the ACs will be held soon??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I heard 2 weeks ago saying I passed the benchmark but haven't heard anything since
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is this for London? Also, when is your AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You get around a minute prep time
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, They got back to me the next day saying it was their mistake and they found it. I got an email a few days later saying I'd passed the benchmark.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much Axel!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any tips for the group task section of an assessment centre? What topics are they usually on?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much for your advice!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any advice regarding my current situation?: Completed DLA VI on 23rd Oct, it had defo been sent off etc. Didn't hear anything until today when I got an email saying i still hadn't completed my video interview and i have 2 days to do it... I logged into my account and it says i...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, Well done on getting benchmark! How long between doing the VI and hearing back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    when did you do your VI?
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