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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Do you know the application process for it? I remember seeing somewhere that this year they will be skipping some of the stages but the email says first stage interview.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard back from PMC yet? I'm aware they send end of July on the last correspondence, just wanted to check with you guys :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard back from PMC post application? I know they’re slow but anyone heard anything regarding its telephone call stage at all?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do you know how many people were approx offered the VI by any chance?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell post online assessment and VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Applied on deadline day and completed test on 13th Jan.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! For your NRF interview does the link work to schedule a time?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, does anyone have any tips or insights they can give for the Reed Smith Assessment. I understand it is Untimed, however not sure what’s included within it. Much appreciated.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just heard back invited to the online test and VI? Does everyone receive the VI alongside the test as thought it was a stage at a time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell post online assessment and VI?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone got or done Lewis Silkin's written pre selection exercises? Please do PM me!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone still not heard back from Shoosmiths?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone who has done a VI with Charles Russell Speechlys in the past or has one coming up, do you know what type of questions it will be? Strength based or competency?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone been placed on a waiting list for an AC for a firm? Received one from Trowers, wondering what the likelihood is on being offered one.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from EY for the legal Experience Days vacation scheme? (post test)

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