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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They said this at the open day! I'm pretty sure that's all they said haha unless I missed something
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    There are no ACs for CRS VS! The video interview was the final stage :) They only have ACs if you've applied for direct TC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It starts on 28th doesn't it? I'd say there's still some time left tbh. I'm pretty sure that the accepted people will get contacted next week and they'll leave the pfos until later
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Vac schemes are mostly(?) held outside term time so you don't have to miss your classes.. I don't think you need any kind of sponsorship to attend the vac scheme as long as you're still at uni?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Emailed grad rec today and they didn't give a definite answer. Standard "we're in the process of screening applications and will be in touch again soon" 😩
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think we'll hear next week if it's positive news
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone completed their AC with Farrers?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker - could you please point me to some posts regarding ACs (specifically with Farrers or any other mainly private client firm)? The AC consists of an individual written exercise and a group case study exercise. It's my first AC so don't know what to expect
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Farrer AC!! So glad this is my top firm 😭 Please please please any tips would be much appreciated - this is my first AC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey when did you hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It doesn't look like they're going according to dates of submission... The person on this forum who got their AC applied on 31 January - I applied in December and still haven't heard back.. either it's a rejection or they're going in some random order
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No and I'm scared now it's the only firm left for me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Manifesting good news from Farrers ✨✨
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey I applied for the Spring Scheme in London on 30 November. Got the VI last week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think the question is were pretty straightforward honestly. Good luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just did my VI with CRS and blanked out for 10 seconds 😀 gutted because I really wanted to get through but it was my first VI so idk good practice maybe lol. Edit: this happened because there was a loud banging on my door. Should I email grad rec informing them about this? Will this be taken...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, yes it's due tomorrow at 11:59. If you click the link they sent, you'll get an invitation from Shortlister and then you'll also get reminder emails - I just got mine saying I had about 24 hours left (and it mentioned the exact time too)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Haven't done it yet and panicking. Have you done it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm struggling with this too, I attended an open day with CRS and they said we should avoid repeating the answers
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    does anyone know if the CRS VI is competency-based or strengths-based? There's also no guidance on whether there will be commercial questions so don't really know what to expect...

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