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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would assume that it is re the use of AI
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know whether the Goodwin open day applications are rolling? Can't find anything about it on their website but it says the deadline is October 31st, is it worth a shot? Ty x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You know you’ve been on here too long when you understand all the acronymish😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello! I have my first AC ever tomorrow and I was wondering whether there were any resources/forums (preferably for free) that could offer some insight into the Dos and Donts of ACs! Also, if anyone has some advice that they'd be willing to share, I would really appreciate it x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Perhaps a silly question, but if lawyers are involved in advising a client and the client ends up settling without going to court, is it properly called a "case"? or is "deal" better
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I had the option to reserve a spot but now the Open day isnt coming up in my events, so maybe pfo? Havent received an email though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I personally found JobTestPrep to be pretty good, I managed to bring my score up to be in 90th percentile thanks to practicing with them. However, they advertise for more tests than are actually offered.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, I applied to the Taylor Wessing open day for October 21st and haven’t heard back, however I logged into the website and instead of saying “find out more” it said the event was full but I had the option to reserve a spot. Does this mean I was accepted?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Was this for Spring or Summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I saw one interview and one offer on this forum, but nothing else and I haven’t heard back since the test (which I took over a month ago)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can’t believe they misspelled “a lot”
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am once again asking if anyone has heard from Withers post test — saw someone got a vac scheme, are they still interviewing or should I assume PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah, they kind of feel like those myers-briggs tests with results that just depend on the mood you are in when you take them 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did not say or imply that, I don’t even go there 😂 I was trying to rationalise why there appears to be a prevalence of Oxbridge students at ACs, but as it turns out it doesn’t make a big difference. I just think it’s counterproductive to pin rejection on a class of people having an “edge,”...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    People seem to forget that Oxbridge is difficult and very intense — people achieving top marks there are likely to be hard-working, intelligent, or both. As far as work experience is concerned, due to the intensity of the courses there students are heavily discouraged from seeking paid work...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    wow that is very early, when did you interview? Wishing you all the best x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi! Congratulations on your interview. Would you mind sharing when you did the test and whether you've heard back after the interview? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Bit of an odd one, but I tried to access my Withers sjt report and the link says that the report is “No longer active.” I requested a new link and it hasn’t arrived. Should I assume pfo or is this normal?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do firms generally call you if you’ve reached the interview stage or do they email?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got my strengths and weakness report, did anyone else get this
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