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  1. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mee 🤣🤣🤣
  2. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, you can! But I would rather have a word document open with some bullet points rather than a piece of paper, as it may be less evident if you’re looking at it for guidance
  3. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if White & Case have strict A-level requirements?
  4. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from Hogan Lovells post WG? Do we have to email grad rec to see if we passed the test? After completing the Watson Glaser I only got this email stating “ Thank you for completing your assessment for our Summer Vacation Scheme 2024 role. We will be in touch soon with an update on...
  5. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone had experience with Flex for paralegal positions? I'm hesitant to go through another agency interview process only to end up without any job offers. I previously interviewed with Accutrainee to be a paralegal, but they haven't had any job opportunities for me in months.
  6. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I think that’s what happened to me lol
  7. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    CC PFO🥲
  8. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    a rejection😭 but i don’t know because so many people here applied - it’s weird only 2 got the VI
  9. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sameee :(( I’m sad - I think it’s a PFO
  10. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah.. decided not to apply anymore to firms that have similar game-based tests. What frustrates me the most is not passing the test despite investing so much time in writing the application🙈
  11. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same😪 But I knew I messed up
  12. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s me when I’ll finally get a training contract lol
  13. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Omg congrats!!!
  14. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anything from Clifford Chance after passing the WG? I know they'll let us know by Friday but wondering if anyone already heard back.
  15. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you for letting me know, I thought there was something wrong with my application 🙈
  16. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Guys😭 I applied to HL for the summer vacation scheme a month ago and I have not yet received the Watson Glaser!! I emailed Graduate recruitment last Monday but I have not heard back - anyone in the same situation? What should I do?
  17. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’ve just done it. What was that?!?! I’m shocked.
  18. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’ve just done it. What was that?!?! I’m shocked.
  19. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any idea on how to prepare for the Gowling Artic Shores test? I have just received it and I'm terrified hahaha
  20. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I was actually reacting to the possibility of interviews being held at Oxford. 🤣 funny and sad at the same time From what I’ve heard they already have open days without needing to take tests or VIs

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