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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

Hi Jessica, Today I received an AC invite from CMS for the 11th of January. However, I start a new job on the 8th of January, which is law-related but not something I want to do for the long term, as I am hoping to secure a training contract. From an HR and recruiter perspective, what is the...
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- Post #5,600
- Jan 4, 2024
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

CMS AC for Bristol! Applied on the 26th of November, did my VI on the 16th of December
- mariistm
- Post #1,719
- Jan 4, 2024
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

I’m in the exact same position! i just try to think it’s out of my hands, and if I eventually get a call it will be good news, if I don’t get a call at the end of the day I will check my emails for a rejection
- mariistm
- Post #12,475
- Feb 28, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Anyone heard from Burges Salmon post AC?
- mariistm
- Post #11,547
- Feb 20, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

for people who have done Burges Salmon AC, when should we expect to hear back? Next week?
- mariistm
- Post #10,900
- Feb 14, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Is it more typical that grad rec calls with good news in the morning? Or does the timing not matter?
- mariistm
- Post #8,747
- Feb 3, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

2nd of December
- mariistm
- Post #8,062
- Jan 30, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

CMS AC for Bristol!! Any tips would be greatly appreciated, it would be my first AC!
- mariistm
- Post #8,058
- Jan 30, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

I thought so too, i did my VI on the 2nd of December and was reviewed on the 20th of Jan so i don’t know what to expect
- mariistm
- Post #7,434
- Jan 24, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

What do people bring to an AC?
- mariistm
- Post #7,362
- Jan 24, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Burges Salmon AC! applied the day before the deadline
- mariistm
- Post #7,157
- Jan 23, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Are all the CMS ACs for the London office? My VI still hasn’t been reviewed😭
- mariistm
- Post #6,301
- Jan 17, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

At this point I would even appreciate a pfo from DLA or CMS, the wait is killing me 🥲
- mariistm
- Post #5,764
- Jan 13, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Mine was around 20 but I tend to waffle 😂 so i don’t have high hopes
- mariistm
- Post #5,212
- Jan 10, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

For those who applied for CMS Bristol (or just out of London), has anyone had their video interview reviewed yet? Mine still says “completed”
- mariistm
- Post #5,186
- Jan 10, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

No worries, I went directly onto the portal
- mariistm
- Post #4,391
- Jan 5, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

my DLA Piper portal finally updated, very nerve wracking with all the pfo’s they’ve been sending …
- mariistm
- Post #4,383
- Jan 5, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Anyone heard from CMS post VI?
- mariistm
- Post #3,914
- Jan 3, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

thanks! 5th of December
- mariistm
- Post #3,691
- Dec 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Skadden TI! Any tips would be highly appreciated
- mariistm
- Post #3,689
- Dec 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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