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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Some of the ones aren't testing reactions or speed or even memory they are seeing whether you spot a pattern to the responses or how you approach the games strategically.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    First ever Arctic Shores done and instant feedback report. At least it doesn't tell you that you are a dimwit!
  3. 3

    Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

    I just wait until I get the outcomes. Surely if you pester them you just p*ss them off
  4. 3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I guess it comes down to how much do you back yourself. Ask the other of they will consider you direct for TC instead.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I suspect perhaps the style of Oxbridge tutorials may lead to a way of thinking that mean not only do the Oxbridge candidates perform better in the screening tests in the early rounds but when at an AC they are far more used to being probed under pressure on their thoughts in relation to a point...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No I meant have done VI but not heard
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    did mine 6.1.24 still not heard
  8. 3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    October. VI early January.
  9. 3

    Experience with Osborne Clarke virtual AC

    No to slides.
  10. 3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Have done VI but not heard since
  11. 3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes ignore me. Muddled it up with another I got at the same time.
  12. 3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Had a holding email on 25.1 saying reviewing and will hear in next few weeks. Assume you did too. A few weeks made me realise that could be into March.
  13. 3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I guess they may have if they were asking you to submit and be allocated on a first come first served basis because the AC dates go into March and they would be leaving it late. They may also be declined by some if they have had offers elsewhere potentially so until you get a PFO you may still...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Had to do a VI but not heard since then
  15. 3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    next stage. got one too :)
  16. 3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Post blended assessment
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They already did for me 🥺 so you must still be in with a shot
  18. 3

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    No news post Freshfields WG yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes 9.40am
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    CRS not CMS?

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