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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This really helps thanks. Can you remember if there was any questions about 'Why RS' or a question about a news story?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did AC last year. Just very generic interview - why firm/law and loads of competency questions. Also a written task - but no group exercise. ACs done online.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi can anyone please provide any insight Reed Smith VI? Is it all competency or are there also motivations questions re why the firm/why law/news story of interest. How long to answer also?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They will be in June to collide with Vacation Schemes.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did they send you the test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Mischon rejection post app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve still heard nothing as well for reference - I know there been activity from them today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone here do RPC AC last year who can remember what date their AC was. Thanks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone heard from Reed Smith who applied close to deadline
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got rejected 17 Dec post VI - like one week after completing
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    RPC WG invite applied deadline
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anything from Pinsents regional VS app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know what SPB test is please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If that's what the website says then go by that. I swear they did the same last year too.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah hate to be that guy but what office and when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What is the test? and how many Qs for RS VI. Swear they had 8 Qs few years back.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone else been struggling to login to Trowers and Hamlins All Hires?

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