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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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

    Hi team, I've got an assessment centre coming up for Mills & Reeve, and I wondered if anyone has advice? They have recently redesigned it to include a 'hackathon' using design thinking, a group presentation, and a written exercise. I would appreciate any help. This is my first assessment...

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