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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've been put on the reserve list for birmingham too! Does anyone know how it works? How many people are usually on it and what are the chances of getting a place?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is trowers mcquaig invite automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just completed the Gowling VI! Although I answered the questions thoroughly the time limit meant that I was cut off mid sentence for a couple of the questions. How badly will this effect my outcome?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any examples of scenario based questions? I'm trying to prepare for Gowling VI but can't find many examples of these types of questions online.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    any idea what the % is like for Trowers?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    how likely is it to recieve a training contract offer once you have a vac scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    no, so i called them to make sure my acceptance email went through. they said it had and they'll be sending comms to everyone soon

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