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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Reed Smith VI! So happy! Honestly thought it was a PFO given so many had received it earlier. Grateful for any tips via replies or DMs, as I haven't done any video interviews or assessments this cycle
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Don't think so! During my virtual AC, Grad Rec recommended we wear headphones to cut out echo
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from HFW recently?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have advice for interviews for the 'Why the firm' and 'Why law' questions? As these were questions within the application form itself, do we have to give different answers in interviews with grad rec? @Jessica Booker Would love your advice on this. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Stephenson Harwood interview!!!😄😄 Managed to pass the WG test, not the best at it. Any tips/advice would be greatly appreciated 🤞
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    did mine in mid Dec and haven’t heard anything either
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anybody know how quickly Stephenson Harwood gets back post-WG test? Will they inform us of the score?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Have the same question but regarding VIs and subsequent at ACs. Do interviewers know what we've said during VIs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone who has done Simmons AC has any tips?😃 do PM me!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just the WG, which I think is the stage after the app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone know what the benchmark is for Stephenson Harwood’s WG test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Shoosmiths assessment too! Has anyone done it before? Would love any tips!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know what being on the longlist for an AC means?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from HFW post-app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry to hear that:( Could I ask when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry to hear that:( Could I ask when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ill do it as well! In It’s been rubbish for a few days😅 I was populating my education over the weekend and I kept getting logged out
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’m having trouble with ropes & shootsmiths as well!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did mine 2 weeks ago too..

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