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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve not been sent the WG though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anybody else not heard from CMS since filling in the application? Thinking it’s a PFO.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn’t care if I never got partner. I expect your definition of success is different to mine as an oxbridge grad, but honestly, despite telling firms I want to be a partner someday, I would feel like I hit the jackpot just being there. The salaries are incredible even for just an NQ and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am really losing hope over VIs. Whenever I think I’ve got them nailed I get another scenario based one that I can’t understand how to fill 2 minutes without waffling
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    uhhh I am bombing these video interviews. What do people say when a question asks you, 'how do you build rappor with a client who is seeking to expand into a new market?' More specifically how do you speak for 2 minutes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu On the vantage platform or the all hires platform that firms use re work experience, should I be putting in bullet points for the details of my role or explaining my responsibilities with more granularity? There’s more to talk about with my full time...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    5 or 6 questions, 2 mins to prepare. FYI the questions are detailed and there are sub questions within the questions. Also they say not to use previous experiences, only what you would do in that situation. It’s definitely one of the tougher VIs IMO.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from HFW about their open day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long did it take people to hear back from CMS post application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I really hate scenario based VI questions. A practice one was: "Your client sells garden furniture and is keen to expand outside of the UK. They ask you for some preliminary advice regarding their plans. How would you approach this task?" I just said in essence, that I would: - Ask them about...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know when Womble Bond Dickinson will open their training contract or vac scheme applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did you list any SQE/LPC quals on your form? I know they don’t take people who have completed those, and they’re hesitant on people who even start say SQE1 ahead of joining them. I’m trying to get more info on their eligibility of joining if I decide to complete SQE1.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Post VI
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone want to compare Deloitte feedback reports for the job sim to get more of an idea of where their phraseology sits on the scale? Please pm me if so
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone want to compare Deloitte feedback reports for the job sim to get more of an idea of where their phraseology sits on the scale? Please pm me if so
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yup
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Pwc pfo 😔
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone taken the Deloitte job sim and heard back already?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Cheers. Was it good news? If so how long did they give you to prepare for the AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve been told that my VI has been marked but GR are still deciding what to do. I took mine 2 weeks ago today.

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