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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, does anyone know if the WBD test is sent to everyone or if the applications are screened first? And how long does it take for them to send an invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    How long does it take to hear back from Mills & Reeve post online assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, anyone who submitted an application to Mishcon - how long did it take for them to get back to you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Mainly family law, immigration, and private wealth disputes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I'm writing my application for Mishcon and one of the questions asks why I want to be a commercial lawyer. I'm confused because mishcon has other practice areas as well (which is what I'm actually interested in) - how do I approach this question? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys This is a stupid situation and I honestly don't know how this happened - I submitted an application for OC yesterday but I've just seen that if I view it now, one of my answers (sector-based) is just gone. I'm 100% sure I filled the application fully and could also see it on the preview...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks for the reply, I got a PFO from them on Monday lol. My strength was detail and weakness was the same as you so I'm just gonna assume that I did poorly on the critical thinking test. Hope you get a positive response from them!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey! May I ask what your test report indicated? It's been a week since I did the test and I haven't heard back - slightly worrying 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I did the online test for Irwin Mitchell yesterday. Approx how long does it take to hear back about a VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ah okay, hope we get positive responses!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I applied to the Charles Russell speechlys vacation scheme and open day. Their email said they would be in contact about the open day by the end of this week, has anyone heard anything from them? (Kinda worried)
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    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    I've asked them about it but I don't think there's much they'd be able to do, I'm going home for two months ahah Oh well it's okay I guess
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    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    Just got accepted but there's a problem for me. The scheme runs in august, I'm an international student and I've already booked tickets to go back home. I won't be in the UK for those dates and now I don't know what to do. 🥲
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    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    Anyone heard back from TLT?
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    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    I literally just saw someone on LinkedIn who heard back from white & case with an offer (they posted 6 hours ago) so I'm assuming we should all hear by the end of the week
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    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    Oh? I thought the deadline was 1st March
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    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    Has anyone heard back from TLT?
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    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    Haven't heard back but I know a lot of people got accepted weeks ago so I'm prepared for it to be a rejection
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    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    Me too
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    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    Kinda disappointing from linklaters haha some people have been offered places and some don't even know if they've progressed to an interview lol

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