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

    Hello it’s for Leeds and I applied in November :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you, it’s for the Leeds office
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Addleshaw Goddard AC :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I haven’t received this… anyone else in the same boat? Getting concerned now :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone from previous app cycles know if Addleshaw Goddard sends out rejections at the same time as AC invitations? Really cba waiting for my pfo lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone else heard from Mishcon? I submitted super early so wondering if it’s a pfo
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just wondering if anyone had any ideas about Mayer Brown’s strategy - i bombed the job sim but got above average in every category in the tests, will it be down to the job sim alone when progressing to AC or will they take both into consideration?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Omg Mayer brown job sim fried my brain :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mayer Brown job simulation after completing the tests last night🎉 edit: does anyone know when I will receive my test feedback?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    AG Leeds voice interview! Only 72hrs to complete though…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hope it was good news! Do you mind saying which office this was for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone else just forget how to act like a normal human being when recording a VI lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Are BCLP ghosting anyone else? Submitted my test at the beginning of November 🥲
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Gowling VI too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know if the irwin Mitchell VI has only competency questions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Irwin Mitchell VI, maybe my work ethic isn’t so bad after all lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Seems like Gowling have removed the “aptitude” part of the personality report, sort of glad that I don’t have to see if I’ve got stupider over the course of a year 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I believe it is 1) application 2) test 3) VI 4) AC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Gowling test :) despite claiming to have strong attention to detail in my application, only to discover a million mistakes after i submitted it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I submitted my BCLP test over a month ago and am still yet to hear back. Is anyone else in the same boat?

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