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

    Not irwin Mitchell telling me my area of development is work ethic 😏
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    do irwin mitchell send feedback following the test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry to ask such a student room question lol but if I applied for a firm’s open day and they offered me a virtual one instead, does this mean anything or do firms tend not to reject people for open days?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I submitted my test on the 2nd and haven’t heard either!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! When did you submit your test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is there a way to email grad rec for a firm to ask for an update on when they may be communicating decisions without looking pushy/prejudicing my application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am once again asking if anyone is going to the CRS London open day in December😵‍💫
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have applied for an open day at a firm which is in almost two weeks but I’ve heard nothing. Is it appropriate to email grad rec to ask when decisions will be finalised (simply because I will need to take time off work if I am selected)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Re the weird Travers situation, is anyone reapplying? i obviously like the firm etc but seems pointless to reapply for a summer scheme despite them saying we can, when they weren't impressed by my application in October😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This seems so strangely phrased too, anyone agree? Either way rather confusing as they definitely haven’t been in contact with me, my portal is still on hold too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I wonder why this is? Surely if they don’t want to interview me for the winter scheme, they aren’t going to want to interview me for another scheme which has more applicants? They have definitely read my application based on when I submitted it so unsure where to go from here 😕
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I completed my BCLP test over a week ago and have my feedback, but I’ve just been sent a reminder to complete it. Has this happened to anyone else?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was a finalist in a commercial awareness comp last year and I have usually included it on applications (and where I have included it, all interviewers have brought it up/asked about it/commented on it), so yes I would😁
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back re CRS London open day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Non-rolling I believe. When I submitted, the email said that the deadline for applications is 3rd December, and we will hear if we have progressed to the test stage “before Christmas” :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! Sorry I can’t be any help, but do you mind me asking when you completed your test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from CRS re open days?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know how long it takes to get your personality report after the BCLP test?

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