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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    WBD won’t update anyone until the week of March 22nd! It’s in one of their emails
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s defo unlimited!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When you get questions about if you could invent a law etc what would it be - is this a way to showcase what area of law you like or am I silly for thinking it’s the perfect chance to add some personality into a boring VI? 😭🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much this is so so helpful!! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone done the WBD : Gateley interactive assessments and can provide some insight? It’s my first time for both so just wondering what the format etc is like :))
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is everyone still waiting to hear from SPB? 😐
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from squires?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Gowling pfo ✨✨ this cycle is going swimmingly well 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    That gowling test felt like a Nintendo DS game, wtf is that
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It took 2 and a bit weeks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Also pfo post dla vi but was expecting it 😭 motivational/strength based VIs have an even faker feeling to them lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If a firm said they’d let you know of an outcome within 7 days and it’s now been 2 weeks - is it reasonable to email for an outcome?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard post vi from DLA (Birmingham office)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can I assume pfo from DLA now? They said they’d be in touch within 7 days from VI and we’re on the 9th day 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard from DLA post VI? If so how long did it take?? Thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s SJT + then a question. You can do them on separate days. I did the SJT saved my work and then a few days later went back and did the q. From memory it’s untimed too
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You’ll get a report and then an email to say you won’t hear further until after the deadline in Jan
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am honestly not sure! It’s defo one of the more difficult ones I’ve seen though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long has it taken for people to hear back after DLA vi?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Woke up to DLA VI 🥹 third cycle of applying to DLA, used to getting a pfo After WG 😭, if anyone has done the specific DLA one please let me know!

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