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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have no insights unfortunately but is this for the Direct TC or Vac scheme pls
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m in the similar position as well but I applied for TC 😭😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Omgggg so sorry to hear😭😓!! I applied first week of Nov and still nothing…
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Literally!! When did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What a weird thing to say…
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeahh people have received PFOs even before the deadline.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard from Slaughter and May since the beginning of the month - whether PFO or Interview invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I believe the individual got the offer after completing the winter vac scheme.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Lewis Silkin is non-rolling and in the confirmation email after submitting your application it states they’ll be in touch with an update on applications no later than week commencing 17th February - and they will only review applications after the deadline (15th Jan). This is the reason why you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I passed the test for their open day majority of my qualities were on the right with the least on the left.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from BCLP from like mid December onwards? For the Summer vac scheme. If you have heard from BCLP what’s your turnaround time from completion of test to some sort of correspondence please.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve done the NRF test and it was 8 games and the email from arctic shores says 8 tasks 5-10mins each. The report focuses on 4 main qualities with individual qualities under the 4 main ones. I’ve never done the Gowling one before however, based on what the tasks you mentioned. The NRF test...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When did you submit your application, if you don’t mind me asking? Do you mean 23rd December?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I approached it by looking at their sectors and picking one and did some research to see if there has been any recent developments in my chosen sector. In my answer, I mentioned the sector I chose, what the developments were, how this can affect clients in that sector and how NRF can position...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wrote mine in prose & yeaa the application form is a little strange
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have no clue, the rare questionnaire comes like a day after you submit then the test comes a few days after you complete rare, so i don’t think your required to do the test before the deadline. However, if that’s the case then people would be required to submit the app like a week ahead of the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It gets sent directly from artic shores a few days after you submit the rare form.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does BCLP send a feedback report after you finish taking the test? If so, how long does it take to recieve?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My friend applied on 11nov and he got PFO

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