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

    I think you should mention something in the lines "my adaptable communication will allow me to address clients needs and further both their commercial and legal concerns"
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from Simmons post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Suit is enough I put a jacket on just because my room was incredibly cold that day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I received the DLA automatic WG? Any tips?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In questions where you need to talk about your proudest achievements can we mention not a general achievement but how our life turned out to be?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For those who completed the Simmons VI how long after did you hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh thank you very much! The GRM said that they were going to change their application structure so they might be late on that.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    CV is no more than 2 sides of A4..From S&M website
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They strongly recommend to send your app sooner rather than later. They are not strictly rolling but they are telling you to hurry up otherwise you are out!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For those who completed the Simmons VI, how long after did you hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Actually, the additional time was for verbal and logical reasoning tests. Thank you very much for the suggestion, I will make sure that the firm is informed about my specific needs. As usual, thank you very much.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I hope you are well. I would like to ask for your opinion on a matter. I had various interviews, I requested reasonable adjustments after submitting my evidence and was agreed. Now what I do not understand is how more little time I am given, I am dyslexic and I can’t do...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was wondering the same thing

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