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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    ✨MANIFESTING INTERVIEW INVITES FROM LAW FIRMS FROM TOMORROW ✨ Thought I'd try this and inspired by @Dwight
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone else still waiting to hear back from firms regarding interviews or AC's 🙃
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    How long are Addleshaw gonna take to get back, haven't received an email or anything regarding a VI. Is anyone else still waiting?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any tips on how to answer this question: Give an example of a recent legal decision that is relevant to Bevan Brittan's business which you strongly agree or disagree with. Why?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Exactly it's so frustrating, how are we meant to know what to improve on?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think it's a little unfair how DLA are prioritising applicants from their first year scheme 😬
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Mills and Reeve PFO as expected.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone else still waiting to hear back from Addleshaw Goddard?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    When did you apply and when did they get back to you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone received an update from Mills and Reeve still waiting 😬
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same, I applied in November too.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah there was a word limit and it wasn't timed.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Didn't have a video interview, had to complete an application form with no questions but you'd be sent a test to complete with one written question at the end.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same I haven't heard back too
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Can relate to this, it's so stressful.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from Mills & Reeve or Squire Patton Boggs yet?

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