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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    People that got accepted to Withers Interview/AC stage, which skills came out on top or did you not do so well in for the Cappfinity test? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Withers test invite! Does anyone know if this is automatic? Thanks!! Applied on Jan 26th
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi! did you apply to the spring or summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    People that got CRS Vi's, did you apply for the spring or summer VC? And in which office? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    People that got CRS VI's today- when did you apply? Is anyone still waiting to hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Don't think it's automatic. Can I ask when you applied?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks so much!! this is really helpful
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Well done!!! Can I ask when you applied?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much that's so helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey I'm just completing my application for Hill Dickinson now, and they have two questions: 1. Why are you applying to Hill Dickinson for a training contract? 2. We offer sector-specific training contracts in each of our business services, health and marine groups. Why are you interested in a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do people change their work experience explanations depending on the firm? I've just been copy pasting the descriptions for each of them but just saw a post about someone adapting it for a firm... Is this common practice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Reed Smith PFO post app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, I was just wondering, if I got through to a firm's VI stage last year, and re-applying this year, and their questions for their application are essentially the same, can I more or less copy paste my answers from last year (with some minor edits), or will it be flagged up as plagiarism? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Oh no... what have you heard? I've never done a VI before and this has made me even more stressed 😭😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hello! Perhaps a really silly question but I'm doing an application and they state: If you haven’t completed the LPC before starting your training contract, you would complete the SQE through a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship if you were to be made an offer. To be eligible for the Graduate...
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