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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I received an immediate rejection from Clifford Chance after the Watson Glaser test. It's disappointing, especially knowing how much effort I put into my application for the Open Day, and knowing they did not even look at it. Oh well!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry, I should have been clearer! They said that all places for their assessment centres are now full, and that they received an unprecedented number of applications.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just completed my Goldman Sachs HireVue interview though, 'twas very hard!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Received a half rejection from Forsters. They say all places are filled for their summer vacation scheme, but they still want to consider me for a training contract, despite me not applying. I presume it is a generic email.

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