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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry to bother -is it for London Office?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    when did you pass your VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    AG informed me that they support visa sponsorship for TCs, but upon checking their website, the information contradicts that - quite weird
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    is the AG deadline at 11.59 pm tonight?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any response from 2Birds (post-app) and DLA (post VI)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can someone confirm if these are T&H questions: Who are our main competitors and how do we differentiate ourselves from them? What makes you particularly suited to a career at Trowers & Hamlins compared to other applicants? Describe a recent commercial news story that interested you and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied before the deadline - radio silence since then
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    And they were quite rude about it as well.... so
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    same happened to me with CMS - they had updated the correspondence on the portal but i never received their email
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can someone please reply to this 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don't know why but I feel like their answers on the chat are copied from Chatgpt.... even if someone is copying from there, atleast format it appropriately.. (tells you lot about the firm)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    figuring out that too
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Those who applied to DLA (esp regional offices) and received their benchmark email - does the email say that meeting benchmark doesn't necessarily mean we have secured a seat at the ACs. Also, are their ACs in person only?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    The case study was easy, but I wasn't sure how to approach it. I used SWOT/PESTLE analysis but made it very concise because of word limit
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is CMS WGT automatic? I received saying I've not completed their WGT and they cant consider my app now?... i received no WGT invite before :/
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    They send your report if you request them
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Email them- they will send the report.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I know someone who is in 1% percentile and made it through to VI.. so
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That's literally what I am thinking - its more like damned if you're a undergrad, damned if you're a postgrad or career changer. Simply don't understand their benchmark and selection process.

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