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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Have sent an email to Grad Rec on whether the test entails a video interview and they have said no!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Reed Smith test/VI!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Kennedys test invite! 🤝
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Watson Farley VI invite! Any tips?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bank of England PFO post-test 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Shakespeare test invite 🤝
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know if the Reed Smith session today on Situational Judgement Tests was recorded?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Withers test invite! 🤝
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I thought the HSF vac scheme was non-rolling? Both summer and spring have the same closing date as well.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly harder and longer than I expected :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! May I ask if you applied for the direct TC or the Diversity Scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Need help with this Withers application question - ''If your favourite childhood toy suddenly came to life, what advice would you give it today? (60 words max)''. These law firms are getting too creative 🤣 @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone still waiting to hear from DLA for a VI after passing the WG? It has been over a month for me 😭 Should i assume PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any tips for the Irwin Mitchell video interview + any resources for preparing for Capp assessments?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know if Irwin Mitchell applications are rolling or non-rolling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HL PFO 😢
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    11 October for the WVS!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Simmons PFO bc they are ''at capacity'' and ''can't transfer my application to another scheme'' 😢
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any insights for the Fieldfisher second stage assessment for direct TC? Apparently, it only lasts 5 minutes and is held by a company called ''Neurosight'' 😅 Can't find any practise tests for it online!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if the Taylor Wessing online assessment includes a video interview?

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