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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats !! If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't really know how to improve it for next year if I reapply..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes this is post app. I applied on the 25th of November.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Shakespeare PFO. Don't really know how to feel about this one as they did not ask any question on the form...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I just got invited to do the VI and Written questions for the BBC graduate apprenticeship. This is my first VI so if anyone has any pieces of advice (general or specific to the BBC) I would be happy to read them!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think it is. I also just got the invite and applied a month ago.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I think that what really helped me was looking at the example questions in the CC prep test and understanding why a specific answer was correct. I also made sure I did not assume anything that was not said in the questions. Not sure if that helps but good luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes but last year I got it one day after applying so assuming this is going to be a PFO.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just passed the Clifford Chance WG. Only the second time I pass a test so quite happy!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Amma Usman Thank you very much !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for the update ;) although that may not be a good sign for me ... Good luck for the VI !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am waiting as well. When did you take it? I haven't seen many people receive VI invitations recently.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi thanks @Ram Sabaratnam You definitely clarified this! However, I am now wondering how I could differentiate this question from the one specifically about teamwork...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, For Hogan Lovells, Reed Smith and CMS, how long did it take for people to revise the test.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi I am writing the application question to Arnold and Porter I am a bit confused about the wording of the following question: Give an example of where you have taken responsibility for others - describe the situation and your contribution. Does anyone have any advice on how to address...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Okay thank you. I guess I'll see if I get something tomorrow and otherwise assume I wasn't shortlisted.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I received the email from DLA saying I had successfully passed the WG test a week ago and I was wondering how long it took for people who go the VI?

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