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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! In the same boat. If anyone could share whether or not they have heard back / what their experience has been, would be much appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any more Latham responses post AC ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone heard back from Latham post AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from Latham post AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone done the Latham AC - if so, how was it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone do a L&W AC today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Jess, just wondering what the situation with this will be for self-employed roles?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does Goodwin have a competency / assessment framework? Wondering if for the VI should just prepare for all kinds of competency based qs focus on certain areas… Any ideas appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That's fine, don't worry about it. When is your deadline?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did yea, when is your deadline? I imagine we all have the same.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any insights on Goodwin's VI? Advice would be much appreciated!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jess, just wanted to follow up on here. Are you still doing marked written exercises? I can see they are sold out at the moment... Either way, could you please share the resources you have previously mentioned that you think would be useful preparation. Thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think so but they are still figuring things out.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Went to Dec OD, I think we should expect an SJT after the application and then AC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Around the end of Nov / start of Dec
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! Yes for spring and I applied on deadline.

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