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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What value will a paralegal or compliance assistant role add to my application as a graduate?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does Payne Hicks Beach sponsor visas for international students?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you for your response! I have made a list of firms that I want to apply to and I am also looking for experience to make my application better. I seem to fail the video interviews which is something I have to work on as well.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am a recent graduate and this was my first application cycle for vacation schemes. I applied to 15 firms and some of my applications made it past the application stage however, I did not secure any AC. I am still waiting for three decisions however, I am not very hopeful. I an international...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    That's so close. I haven't even received the VI that's why I was assuming a pfo.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Still nothing from SH summer scheme post-app. I am assuming a pfo now.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I applied for the Vac Scheme. They send them out after a while.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    it depends honestly, I got it after three weeks.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Its not timed however, they can tell how much time you spent on the test.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No word from SH summer scheme post-app either.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The numerical reasoning tests do not require advance math, they are quite simple.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anything from SH post-app for the summer scheme?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did you get an email that you passed the test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How many direct tcs did you apply? and how was the response for them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am a recent graduate from a Russell group university and this is my first cycle of vacation scheme applications. I have low A Level grades however, I was able to get VIs from some firms but I did not pass them. I am thinking of reapplying next cycle. @Jessica Booker what do you suggest I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    yea doesn't make a huge difference. If it has to happen it will.

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