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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    thank you! I was more thinking regarding the sjt - can you take a break between those questions
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    is the Simmons & Simmons test timed?
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    they're playing hard to get and it's working
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    has anyone actually emailed DLA - I don't think portal updates mean anything
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    eek im so stressed
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    my video interview link doesn't seem to be working at the deadline is tonight! any advice?!
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    today - but also updated yesterday
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    my DLA piper app has been updated again today - feel like they're whittling down apps
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone else have 'updated on 17th November' on DLA portal and still heard nothing?
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I did it 8th December and still haven't heard back
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone still not heard back post-WG for CMS?
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Definitely worth applying - they won't have hosted an open day if they didn't want participants to apply! I applied for the London office at the end of October and haven't heard anything so I don't think they've filled up AC slots...
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone else not here about HL Lift Off yesterday?
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I keep refreshing my emails grrrrr
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    GR told me candidates only get to next stage if they past their threshold on WG - so I think it is a pass or fail situation
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    My phone is not receiving calls at the moment - is it worth telling the firm im waiting to hear back from or do you think they will email if they can't get through to me on the phone?
  17. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    is NRF WG automatic?
  18. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    im assuming PFO
  19. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I still haven't even heard back post-test....
  20. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    do the ticks mean people have...

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