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

    Guys, do you know how many words 1000 characters are? Google keeps me giving conflicting results
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, if you pass the test!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, for those who applied to dentons, how did you approach the question about overcoming challenge?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Skadden's GR team is literally one person (from my personal understanding) so sit tight and keep calm :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes (also CC) I would suggest using Assessment day and check youtube to learn how to ace WG
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hogan they changed the practice WG test and got this one https://www.talentlens.com/uk/about/practice-tests.html
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Are there any commercial awareness questions on the Irwin Mitchell VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Well, I have a VI with Irwin Mitchell..their private practice is quite good. Any tips?! Can you give me some tips on how to approach the questions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes and it takes around one week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    A&O Direct TC PFO..happy Fxxxing Christmas :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats, may I kindly ask you when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I did not apply to Wilkie but I think that most of the GR teams are on the Christmas break, so we will hear back in the new year!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For people outside London, Browne Jacobson LPP are looking for trainees starting in March 2022. Candidates need to have finished LPC and can apply with any degree and not need a 2.1 or ABB at A-level. This is from LinkedIn follow Tom Lyas Talent Acquisition Manager..I do not think they will...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Do you guys know when we will hear back from A&O or Links?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    May I ask how did you find it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is anyone applying to Squire Patton Boogs?

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