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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from the GLP trainee scheme today for the verbal reasoning test results?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry I was talking about the trainee scheme. The GLP posted the recruitment timeline on their webpage (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply--2#apply). The applications only opened 24 April and the Situational Judgement Test had to be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone heard from the Government Legal Profession today? They said we would hear back about the next round on 27-28 May.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just completed the Reed Smith VI and got the automatic feedback for the Legal High Potential Assessment. Absolutely bombed 2/4 of the characteristics they assess. Here’s to hoping another firm give me an VI opportunity haha.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I assume they are looking to see the depth of your character. All of your experiences make you unique and mean you bring diversity of thought and experience to an organisation.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks a lot! I’m stressing a little bit waiting in hope for the follow up email! I completed it Monday, but they didn’t say when they would be sending emails inviting for interviews if you were acceptable, but I assume it must be in the next 48 hours.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I received an email to take the WG on Monday with a deadline of 9am this morning. They said they would be sending out invitations for interviews for week beginning 10 July based on the results.

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