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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    That's so disappointing! :( I emailed first thing this morning so hopefully it'll get sorted soon. The application questions were the same so I'm thinking it should just be a case of changing the application on the system. Fingers crossed 🤞
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    A Yeah, you're right, but pretty sure I typed up answers to the TC questions on Word initially then changed my mind to VS then made the mistake 🙈 Emailed this morning and hopefully hear back soon!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Advice pls! I've made a very last min application and feeling tired. I've made an embarrassing mistake by accidentally applying for an Insight Scheme (which I'm not eligible for) instead of Vacation Scheme for Osborne Clarke. My application is submitted and I've been automatically assigned the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    That's good to know at least! Guess I need to brush up on my cover letter next time lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I was also worried about that. Found it really hard to contact a referee given I graduated 3 years ago. My personal tutor doesn't provide references to anyone who has graduated more than one year ago and now she no longer works at my uni. I was quite confident in my application, but oh well
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Applied 04/12, invited to WG 05/12 and completed WG on the 7th or 8th of Dec I think
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    CMS video interview invite today :) Quite surprised. Any tips would be really appreciated😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I applied 27/11, received WG 16/12 and received VI 04/01/23
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any tips for the Bird & Bird VI would be really appreciated! Thanks :)
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    CMS 2022 Application Help

    Thanks so much for this! Do you think it would be ok to talk about one of the sectors broadly or would it be better to pick out a specific area within the sector to talk about? The wording 'areas of law' is throwing me off slightly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am answering a question about how my responsibilities and activities have built my skillset. The question doesn't ask for this, but should I link my answer back to the firm and the role? The answer has a 250 word limit.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm still waiting, unfortunately. I did the TI on the 24th of May. If anybody knows when I should expect to hear back, please do let me know :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    21 days for me to receive the test
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    EY paralegal interview

    Thank you for getting back to me @George Maxwell :) As you suggested, I did reach out to someone I knew at EY (not a paralegal, but in the Legal and Tax group) and they were helpful. Overall, I think it went ok and hope to hear back next week about whether I progress to stage 2 🤞
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That's great news! Well done :) how long did you have to wait between completing the test and hearing back?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I need to provide a working example for the competency 'operational excellence' for an upcoming interview - any suggestions what this means please? I've tried googling with mixed results
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    EY paralegal interview

    Hi, I have a paralegal interview at EY coming up and looking for some advice please. I think it will be largely competency based, but wondering how best to approach this due to the role not being based within a traditional law firm. Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not that I'm aware of, sorry
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I haven't received an email either so I am assuming that they don't send them
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ok, thanks for letting me know. Not sure where I got that idea from then lol
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