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

    Is anyone else's A&O application portal down?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is so helpful thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can I ask when you applied to Links?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In exactly the same boat (on 70% with Links and PFO'd from CC)! 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone had AC invites for Links or A&O yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When did you apply, if you don't mind me asking?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Great, thanks so much! And I guess only if you pass the benchmark will they move you onto app review stage?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry, not sure of the answer to this! Also, when did you complete the test, if you don't mind me asking?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does A&O send a confirmation email after you complete the SJT? I completed mine this afternoon and not received anything from them yet :confused:
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That's strange - I think you will still get 48 hours to do it though, and it only takes around 40 mins. As long as you complete it before the deadline!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I received it about 5 mins after I posted this! Have you now received it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ignore - I have received it now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does A&O send an email confirming they've received your app? Received nothing in my inbox so far :confused:
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was having the same issue!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know when Links AC will be roughly (for Spring VS)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can you request your Links WG result while waiting to hear back from them? Or would people recommend waiting until after I receive the outcome?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No idea but hazarding a guess here - the extra 7% may just mean that they've opened and read your app maybe?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mine currently says 70% with a tick by candidate review. Last year I was at 77% at this stage so not feeling too hopeful... maybe they just haven't got round to reading mine yet idk :confused:
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How long did they take to get back to you after the deadline if you don't mind me asking?

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