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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anything from Travers, MoFo, Sidley, Orrick, OC or SH?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard anything from either Simmons & Simmons post VI, or from Sidley, MoFo or Orrick?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone had anything back from Reed Smith post-VI? Did mine a week ago but am yet to hear back!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from Macfarlanes post-test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Amazing job on RS! When did you do your SJT/VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone else done the Reed Smith test and know how you need to score to pass through? My applied verbal and numerical intellect were 'excellent' and I scored strongly on 'creative force', but my other two pillars were more middling. Is this crucial, or do they look at your application...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks so much! My highest strengths were credibility, adaptability and personal responsibility - lowest was drive. Any sense of what that means from previous cycles? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long did it take people to receive feedback on their Macfarlanes' test? I took mine on Thursday night and haven't had anything back yet.
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