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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    PFO from HSF post-AC, onto the next.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, has anyone still not heard from Hogan Lovells post online assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know what the normal turn around time is for HSF response for a summer VS after an AC?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I am a non-law student wondering about the TC process. If a firm offers the city consortium programme with BPP how does this fit into the PGDL / SQE preparation? thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi guys, I have an AC with HSF and was looking for any preparation tips. I am a STEM student and therefore my course can't offer me any advice on preparation for this, it is also my first cycle of vac scheme apps and my first one through to this stage so any advice or tips/tricks would be really...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, I’m a STEM student in first round of Vac Scheme applications. I got an AC for HSF, does anyone have any tips to prep for this, as it’s something that’s never discussed by my course mates or modules.

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