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

    Hi Georgie! I thought I'd share a really useful piece of advice my mam was told by someone in charge of recruitment at a firm who she met on a train (long story I know). While you're going to be doing loads of group activities and networking, make sure the firm has some concrete work from you to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Definitely a mixture, it was quite challenging to get everything I wanted to say into such a short response but I reckon everyone has the same struggle there, such are video interviews 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I did my Mishcon VI this weekend- I had three questions, two were 60 seconds to prepare and then another 60 seconds to answer, one was 90 seconds to prepare and then 90 seconds to answer (although you can skip the prep time ahead if you're ready before it runs out). Hope this helps and best of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied for Mishcon quite close to the deadline in January, got the holding email (saying they'd let us know either way by the 11th of March), then last Monday (7th) got an invitation to a video interview. I was absolutely convinced it was going to be a PFO at that point so don't worry if...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    TLT Bristol Vac scheme offer too!! Are you doing yours in spring as well? Congrats!! 😄

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