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

    Nope with their speed maybe tomorrow?
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22

    Would love to join the group too!
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22

    Nothing yet from AS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If a VI lasts 30 minutes and it is divided in competency, motivational and scenario questions, does this mean that each section includes 10 questions? It seems a lot, sorry but kind freaking out for the interview!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Will do and massive congratulations
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was at a virtual event with the firm and they were incredibly interesting. May I ask you how was the entire interview process?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You are all right..my bad!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I do not know, because CC is known for not accepting graduates. But I might be wrong!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They only mention final or penultimate year students.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Do you guys know how long time we have to answer during a video interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What's wrong with Simmons&Simmons Test? I mean I cannot ready 3 para in 70 seconds! That's how much time I have to answer to the first question. It is practically impossible!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Guys for Simmons & Simmons VI do I need to prepare for a commercial awareness answer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker May I ask you what's your take on using a colour coded system to organise your time and mention it in your answer?
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22

    Not me and getting a bit annoyed tbh
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22

    Then, I am not alone
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22

    Has anyone heard back from AS regarding the 3rd round?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker I am drafting my answer to "why law", I would like to include my first legal experience which I did not mention in my application for Simmons & Simmons (work experiences section). It was long time ago (2016) and that's why I did not mention it, is this ok? Thank you in advance
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22

    I feel like AS has ghosted me!

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