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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to Simmons & Simmons Vac Scheme 2 days ago, their deadline is today but it says on the email that I have 10 days to complete the online blended assessment, is it okay to assume that I still have the 10 days as they have not stated that this needs to be completed prior to the deadline?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard from Bird & Bird regarding the outcome of the AC? They said 3-4 weeks, and it's only been 3 so far but just wondering if offers/rejections come out at the same time?
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    Bird and Bird AC

    Hey! Is this for the Bird and Bird Vac Scheme, when is the deadline? For the TC I applied on the 14th Oct and the deadline was the 17th Oct and got through so if that's anything to go by then I would still submit.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    How long does it usually take to hear back about offers/rejections after an AC for a direct TC? And is it usually by email or phone?
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    Bird and Bird AC

    I did WG on 16th October, then got invited to a phone interview the next day, the 17th Oct. I then did the phone interview on 6th November, and got invited to AC on the 8th November.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have been invited to Bird and Bird AC. So far there is very little information about what the day might consist of. The email stated that there would be an interview, a timed written assessment, and a group exercise but no information about the tasks involved in each of these or the type of...
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    Bird and Bird AC

    I had a phone interview as this is for the TC not vac scheme, and I had this last Wednesday.
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    Bird and Bird AC

    I have been invited to Bird and Bird AC. So far there is very little information about what the day might consist of. The email stated that there would be an interview, a timed written assessment, and a group exercise but no information about the tasks involved in each of these or the type of...

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