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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Last year a lot of peoples portal got updated and heard nothing back. When they emailed they found out whether they had progressed or not. DLA’s system sometimes doesn’t send out emails to certain email addresses. I know last year some email addresses didn’t receive their rejection email all...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    email them. Happened to me and a couple others last year
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh Weil onto the next. I see ur hard work bro you’ll reap the benefits soon
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If you raise the technical difficulty up with them immediately after you complete the test then I’m sure they are likely to let you resist it!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    PFO post Baker McKenzie WG :( I’m convinced they only do a minor screen before sending out WG because I asked for my score and I got 33.Is that too low for the WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    what firms have a deadline on 31st December?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mishcons question is what interests you about working in this role/team 1. are they asking why I want to work in a specific team/ practice area at Mishcon? 2. is the question basically asking why I want to be a commercial lawyer?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Good morning! I have a question. if someone could clear up some legal jargon for me that would be greatly appreciated. What does it mean when a practice area at a firm is "mid-market". For example, a firms corporate practice is mid- market? Thanks loads
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi I am a bit stuck with the WG! I completed the WG for two firms so far with one being freshfields. Although I messaged to ask for my score from both, I havent gotten a response. I know I did well because of so much practice but the lack of response feels so unsettling. I know others have...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    This would be really insightful!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Congratulations Celistie!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    coming back to this post, i scored 36/40 in one of my watson glaser tests but still did not make it through to the next stage. (The firm requires you to pass application stage to move on to the watson glaser and then the next stage) Unless everyone got really high i am so confused on why my...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    does anyone know if time is taken into account for a watson glaser test?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hey guys, how do you prepare for an interview that is quite conversational and isn't skills or competency based?

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