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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I can’t deal with PW anymore, please just end the suffering 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wow, that's brilliant!! I’d be surprised if you don’t get an AC. Best of luck!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For DTC post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s not over until it’s over. If you haven’t received a PFO yet (like myself and others) then we all have a chance of progressing… hang in there 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Very good question and honestly, it depends on my mood. Some days I feel super optimistic and other days I feel a bit down and question my abilities. I think the key thing for me is celebrating the little wins. This is my 2nd cycle and for a few applications I managed to progress to the next...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Super impressive! Congratulations on your successes so far and for getting so many applications done. Out of curiosity, how long does it take you to complete an application? Are you able to share some of your go to sources that assist you in your applications? Totally understand if you don’t...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Awesome scores! Best of luck. I thought my maths was just really bad so spent forever on the questions and ended up guessing some of them because I couldn’t make any sense out of it!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did the WBD SJT- score high for verbal, middle for numerical and 7 for both grit/creative force, 4 for digital mindset and 3 for applied intellect. 21/36 so hopefully I’ve passed the benchmark.. 🤞🏽
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did the Mayer Brown SJT- no hope lmao. Scored 3 average and 2 below average 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I chose both summer/spring!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Wishing everyone a positive and prosperous week ahead! ✨
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wishing everyone a positive and prosperous week ahead! ✨
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Absolute legend!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Don’t say that 😭😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh unruly one, don’t ruin today’s positive vibe!!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Couldn’t agree more!! Genuinely feels like a personal win. Congrats to Chris and everyone else who got an invite, what an achievement. Go and show them what you’re made of!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m in the same boat with PW so I hope we get some positive news soon!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

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

    How long does it take to complete the Mayer Brown assessment?

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