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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    if here you're talking about the Browne Jacobson tests, it says on it to answer all to avoid score deductions! guessing that means finishing all is more important!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    does anyone know how many vac scheme places there are for Browne Jacobson?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    has anyone heard back from WBD re the VI tech issues?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    hi guys I would really appreciate some advice!! I just did the Womble VI and it didnt save my first and third answer??for the first, it wouldn't let me stop recording my second attempt and then didnt save the answers? and for the 3rd it was saving my answer and told me it was saved, and when I...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    has anyone done the WBD VI? would appreciate any tips on what to prepare!! xxx
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    CONGRATS! is everyone hearing back today??!!
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    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    ive also done mine, they weren't exactly the same but p similar. nothing too scary or unusual. also 3 attempts so super helpful!
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    Shoosmiths 2021

    yes I got that email!!! did you? ive got a couple pending applications - has been quite a tough cycle!!
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    Shoosmiths 2021

    I also attended south insight evening ! didnt help me I didn't get a placement sadly
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    very interesting that so many people got this??? didnt usually think so many people got these emails.. maybe they're only running a small placement this year?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Jones Day PFO - thought it went really well :(
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    sibling works in HR department there, says you'll hear back within next 2 weeks!
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    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    has anyone attempted the VI this year yet?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    same here! any thoughts guys?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    you can always ask! I did the same with another firm and they extended by a day for me!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    how do you know they're not running? have they said? or just based on what we've said?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    if a law firm say they can't offer you a vacation scheme bt you're still under consideration for a TC is that a bad thing ? can't really gauge it
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    thank you so much for this! super helpful!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    hey guys, have this question in an application, id appreciate any pointers of where to look to research the answer! "Tell us about a recent development, situation or piece of work within the legal industry that you think is a good example of lawyers or law firms thinking smart." thank you !

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