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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey! I was wondering if anyone has asked CMS how their seat options work? For example, if you applied to their Edinburgh location and hypothetically was offered a TC, would you be able to choose 1 seat in London? Thanks!- oldafstudent
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
October 10th Arctic Shores on the 17th TI invite today- oldafstudent
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
NRF telephone interview! Was wondering if anyone had any advice? The email said, "The interview will last no longer than 20 minutes and will be to explore your experience and motivations for applying." Should I have specific NRF points prepared? The interview is in 2 days so not a whole lot...- oldafstudent
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Same here. Which was somewhat unexpected as I have scored high in this type of area on other similar tests. I wouldn't sweat it. Clearly just the way they ask the questions. I believe this is their first year using this test?- oldafstudent
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey everyone, I have a section where I need to discuss positions of responsibility, etc. Is it ok to refer back to something in my cover letter? For example, "in addition to the XXXXX partnership I discussed in my cover letter, I took the initiative on..." The reason why I ask is because it...- oldafstudent
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey everyone! I have a vacation scheme starting on Monday and it is thankfully a hybrid scheme in which some days are virtual days. This works out great for my normal work schedule as I will have to commute back and forth from Edinburgh a few times during the scheme. They have released the...- oldafstudent
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Anyone here on Farrer’s Spring Scheme?- oldafstudent
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
email! I was worried when I saw the email haha. Thank you!- oldafstudent
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yeah, I heard back yesterday with an offer. But that is a week earlier than expected.- oldafstudent
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey everyone, I have an assessment centre coming up with Farrer & Co and was wondering what I could expect? I see the written assessment is only 30 mins and was wondering what it might entail. Thanks in advance!- oldafstudent
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