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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Thank you! I applied mid November
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Reeds Smith Test/VI Invite !! Is the test part similar to a WG or not at all?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I understand ! Especially for one question I had so much to say and could not go into depth the way I wanted to. I ended up filming 4 times for one because the third time was really abs but for the one after that only took one time to film so hopefully it will compensate ... I feel like I did my...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi I just finished the VI and written assessment. I have mixed feeling as well as I felt I had more to say than what I utilimately could say. The last question was a bit more difficult for me to answer so I guess we'll have to see...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Ok thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi I haven't taken it yet but will let you know once I do! Would you mind telling me how long it took you overall (nothing about the questions it's just to make sure it fits my schedule for tomorrow) .
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I am going to take the video interview/written assessment for the BBC solicitor apprenticeship this week and I was wondering if someone could tell me how long it took them (just to know where to put it in my schedule). Thanks
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    Taylor Wessing Application

    Hi I can confirm that the real test is timed similarly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats !! If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't really know how to improve it for next year if I reapply..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes this is post app. I applied on the 25th of November.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Shakespeare PFO. Don't really know how to feel about this one as they did not ask any question on the form...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I just got invited to do the VI and Written questions for the BBC graduate apprenticeship. This is my first VI so if anyone has any pieces of advice (general or specific to the BBC) I would be happy to read them!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think it is. I also just got the invite and applied a month ago.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think so.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I think that what really helped me was looking at the example questions in the CC prep test and understanding why a specific answer was correct. I also made sure I did not assume anything that was not said in the questions. Not sure if that helps but good luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes but last year I got it one day after applying so assuming this is going to be a PFO.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just passed the Clifford Chance WG. Only the second time I pass a test so quite happy!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Amma Usman Thank you very much !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for the update ;) although that may not be a good sign for me ... Good luck for the VI !

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