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  1. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much!!! this is very helpful :)
  2. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    BDB Pitmans
  3. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does anyone have a list of possible questions for interviews/VIs? It's (technically) my first one and I want to give it my all 🥹
  4. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes I just did, is this the next stage? The website says there is an SJT so I am a bit confused
  5. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mcdermott PFO, only waited four months for this lol
  6. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What were people's strengths for the Shoosmiths cappfinity test? Mine were credibility and open connector, my weakness was adaptability.
  7. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I sent them an email asking for an update and nothing lol.
  8. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If firms encourage you to reapply is it a good sign or is it just a generic phrase to be polite?
  9. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    crs pfo post app
  10. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What do firms look for when they ask: "If you couldn't work in law, what do you think you would do and why?" Should this align with the firm at all or can it be my honest answer
  11. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long ago did you do the test? I did it on the deadline and I'm still waiting
  12. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Forsters pfo 💔
  13. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Should I assume CRS pfo? People got VI offers like two weeks ago
  14. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How did people like Shoosmiths' online test?
  15. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any post-app pfos from CRS?
  16. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you Jessica!!
  17. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone recieved a CRS pfo
  18. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!!
  19. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know what a firm is looking for in questions about challenging experiences (i.e. describe a challenging experience and what you learned from it)? Could this be mental health-related or does it have to be a 'substantial' challenge, as in something that happened at work or during...
  20. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They didn't say much more than my score, but after researching it, some websites say I was on the higher end of the average.

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