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  1. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    PFO from Arnold & Porter
  2. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard anything from Hill Dickinson?
  3. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The email says “Congratulations on reaching this stage” so I would presume it’s not automatic but idk
  4. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hill Dickinson online assessment invite! 🎉
  5. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard anything from Lewis Silkin or Hill Dickinson? 🙂
  6. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! Did you get a response to this? Whenever I access the application there is only one question (Can you tell us about a recent commercial issue you have been following – why have you found it interesting?), and no reference to a personal statement.
  7. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone who met the benchmark for the HSF test received a feedback report?
  8. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If you can still view your previous applications on a firm's website does this mean that *theoretically* said firm could also look back at these if you were to submit a new application? The applications are from over a year ago now so was hoping the firm wouldn't have bothered holding on to...
  9. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! What opportunity was this for if you don't mind me asking?
  10. user254

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone ever progressed to AC with Linklaters after getting Respect as their lowest scoring attribute for the CAPP test?
  11. user254

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey - congratulations! :) Was this for the March 2024 law TC?
  12. user254

    British American Tobacco Video Interview

    None that I recall!
  13. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi everyone :D Ive just received an email inviting me to a final interview for a legal internship. Prior to the interview I will be sent a one page contract to review. The email says I should aim to make basic edits and identify any gaps. This is the first time I will have ever done something...
  14. user254

    British American Tobacco Video Interview

    I have just completed this interview :D Just a heads up if you haven't completed it already that they give you 30 seconds to prepare and 4 minutes to answer each question!
  15. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    All my hopes just flew out the window haha 😭
  16. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just got an email from WBD that there has been a 75% increase in apps this year and they hope to get back to us by the end of march!
  17. user254

    DWF VI

    it means please f*ck off / go away / rejection !!
  18. user254

    DWF VI

    Has anyone received a PFO? Only seen AC offers and the reservation list thing! 🤔
  19. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Have seen others say that their WBD pymetrics report doesn't really reflect their personality - (out of pure interest) for people that have completed the WBD pymetrics test what were your "most unique" attributes? Mine were 1. Fairness 2. Focus and 3. Emotion and I feel like this is similar to...
  20. user254

    DWF VI

    Anyone heard anything who applied to London or Birmingham office? :)

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