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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do Willkie give out offers rolling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    So it’s basically rolling lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is the Ashurst test that Arctic shores games test? Or is it 3 seperate assessments?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just got rejected from a paralegal role because they wanted someone with paralegal experience, despite me having paralegal experience lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Test is automatic, i think they just look to see if you are eligible, but they take a while to send it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Me when it finally happens
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Jones Day post AC PFO and A&O post app PFO, flopping like Mbappe at Madrid rn :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'd hope not, not even heard from winter loool
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it a common thing to be rejected from an open day because you have significant experience, like would the firm see someone who has a decent amount a legal experience and think that they may not benefit from an open day, and therefore hand an offer to someone else with less experience...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Why bother with these SJT tests, picked all the options to say I work with detail and take a detailed approach, only for technical approach to be my worst score, and I dont even think HSF review the app if you dont pass it, so wasted my time there, absolute joke!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Best approach is to be honest, don't lie, they will tell, and then say how you are developing on that feedback to ensure you don't make the same mistakes next time
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ah interesting, hopefully we can get considered for the later schemes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Gotta feel for Simmons associates there...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Latham open day PFO, cba wasting my time on the actual VS app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, they don't give a numerical score, but was just wondering how many average/above average scores would be good
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know what good scores are for the Mayer Brown test to get to the AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You dont need a work permit to work in Britian, you only need to prove you right to work. Basically in that app quesiton where it says "do you hold a permit" click no because you are already a citizen.

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