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  1. J

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

    I received an VI invite over a month ago and completed it on the 17 November but still haven’t heard back as to whether I’ve got through to the AC or not.
  2. J

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

    But the first one is a practice non-assessed one so 9.
  3. J

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

    That’s weird bc when you click on the link, it said that the link expires around 5pm today. That’s bc we received the email on Thursday around that time so it makes sense that that is exactly 3 days time.
  4. J

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

    The dates for the CMS ACs are from the 11 January all the way to the first week of Feb. But there’s only a couple of slots left.
  5. J

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

    No, it shouldn’t say this. It should say that the candidates review stage has been completed
  6. J

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

    Has anyone heard back from W&C spring VS post application ?
  7. J

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

    Has anyone been sent the WG for BM summer VS?
  8. J

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

    Anyone heard back from PMC post application?
  9. J

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

    Very very short. Did the test in like 10 mins flat and was successful go get through to the VI.
  10. J

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

    Anyone heard back from Bird & Bird post VI?
  11. J

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

    What stage are you at? Have you received the WG or the email stating you’ll hear back early this week?
  12. J

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

    Have you logged into your portal ?
  13. J

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

    Which office did you apply to and when did you submit your application?
  14. J

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

    It’s very unlikely for GR to withdraw an application. Are you sure you may not have accidentally clicked on that button?
  15. J

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

    Anyone heard back from CC after receiving the email regarding AC and hearing back earlier this week?
  16. J

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

    Had anyone heard back from PMC post application?

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