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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How did people find the Reed Smith VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Are Reed Smith's Test + VI automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Brilliant, thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if Osborne Clarke's virtual AC (stage before the in-person AC) is on-demand like a VI or has to be done at a specified date and time like an actual AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If the firm has a large Real Estate/Infrastructure practice then look into (reforming) the planning system. It has become a nightmare for national economic growth - there was example just this week concerning proposals for a really important data centre to be built on a disused quarry in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Then the operative question becomes: How does a candidate, who genuinely wants to train and work in Bristol long-term, prove this to a firm like Burges Salmon when on-paper they have little to no connection to the area? HR from a different Bristol-based firm were actually rather apologetic to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For a firm based in Bristol it is reasonable to be worried about whether prospective trainees, who they pour considerable £££ and time into, are going to scarper to London for more money as soon as they qualify and become much more employable. Hiring candidates with a tangible connection to the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I was put on reserve list for CRS VS (originally applied for Spring but think the list is for both). Email states: "We are also reviewing direct TC applications with a view to inviting candidates to a stand alone assessment day and will keep you in consideration for this option too". I take...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same here. Can anyone give insight generally into what the odds are that you get on a scheme from a reserve list placement? Assuming the odds are extremely low but still encouraging to get on.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Usually I would as well given but as no-one has heard about Spring it does suggest that they will be giving out offers very soon. Have not seen anyone say they have a Spring offer here or Linkedin yet so fingers crossed.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No - Today is the day though, I can feel it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I haven't heard for Spring and it starts in 3 weeks - pretty confident we will hear today or tomorrow tbh.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have not heard from CRS since I did the Video Interview - hoping to hear this week either way.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Russell-Cooke PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Look at the potentiality of a Labour Government (GE is next year) and how typical private client elements like inheritance tax/succession, immigration, general tax (income, capital gains, wealth) etc. might be affected. OTOH Starmer has been courting business with speeches in Canary Wharf, WEF...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    When did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did you get to the Video Interview stage?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Was the CRS PFO for Direct TC or VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is this for the VS? And was this after the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Wedlake are doing interviews next week.

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