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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, could anyone please confirm whether PGDL/SQE grants are tax free (inc. those of £20,000 offered by US firms)? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I see... so it seems rather bleak then lol. Have also been wondering if i'll hear back..Thank you for your thoughts.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Was the offer via email or call ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think this is the final stage before the VS. Interview was okay thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Will do - no insight yet …
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know when we will hear back from PW post-interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    how have people found their PW interviews?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone done their PW interview yet? If so, was it as expected - motivational/competency-based ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was.. maybe try and message grad rec if you fancy going in
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone going to Latham's Business of Law event today? I heard they had a few drop outs this morning so some spots have become available.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do you think it is worth emailing Paul just to check? I agree with you though, preparing for both is the best option atm
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those interviewing with PW, are we expecting just a motivational interview at this stage?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same! Congrats! I haven’t had the chance to check what dates are available. Have you checked?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think it'll be based on a mixture of your test and your app. at the Dec Open Day, Paul said that grades were important of course, but he would consider applications as a whole.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is for the amberjack i think
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    not seen this anywhere but apparently somewhere on the forum
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone with good news from PW lol? 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, just wondering if anyone uses Watson’s Daily? What are your thoughts? I’ve read reviews that the app is really bad - logs people out and doesn’t let users log back in. Considering subscribing but don’t want to waste my money! Advice appreciated. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Doesn’t mean anything in particular I don’t think. Perhaps just that they are still reviewing your performance. I waited over two weeks before getting my VS offer this cycle
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker @Jaysen I was just wondering why the new written exercise is more expensive than the others - is it more substantial? I also see two options: 'exercise' and 'exercise + feedback'.. I thought that we always got feedback on purchased written exercises or is this not the case in...

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