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Recent content by S1gm4Solicitor1

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I still haven't been invited to the VI for them. I suspect a belated PFO is in order......
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations! See you there!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    deadline closes tomorrow. Never too late, it's a simple application.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    19th percentile means that, in terms of distribution, if 100 people completed the test then 18 would score worse.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry to hear that. I completely agree, firms can say all they want about their culture and friendliness. But, when it comes down to it, the manner in which rejections are handled (can be in my experience) very poor and demoralising.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    no need to relate back to the firm. Just explain in decent detail what is going on, and then most people miss out on why the news story interests YOU. So make it clear what in the story actually attracts you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    definitely, it isn't a hard application; I would recommend getting it off ASAP though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No, seen a couple of PFOs on here so I'm taking no news as good news but they should be sending out offers by the end of the month from what I read elsewhere.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, know a couple of people going. Congratulations for getting it!

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