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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’m guessing that’s what it means
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    yeah probably I did it just before the deadline :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just got Mills & Reeve email saying they will now review written response question and will hear after 15th Jan if you’ve got an AC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah I haven’t, think it went terribly though so that’s likely why😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am also waiting on Mills&Reeve & Simmons
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied on the 30th and haven’t had anything yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is anyone else having trouble logging into Aspiring Solicitors?😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They send WG in batches so you might be in the next one
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would guess in the next couple of days? I’m scared to hear now I bombed WG😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied to Mayer Brown over a week ago and haven’t received the link for the test yet. How long did it take people to get sent the link after applying?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    In my opinion those were a lot easier, I seemed to completely run out of time as well which I’ve never had before!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Found the Freshfields WG pretty bad😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Me too, said I need to improve in all areas basically😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, I’ve just done it. It’s mainly scenario based questions where you say what you would be most/least likely to do. There are also quite a few maths questions, I found some of these kinda hard but it’s untimed which takes the pressure off. Then a long answer written question at the end which...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They sent me the link a few hours after I submitted the application

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