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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Absolutely not. I have become something I despise 🥹
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Came to the disturbing realisation I prefer interviews with a strict time limit on VI preparation time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Are people still waiting to hear back from Mishcon following the application stage? I believe I applied pretty much on deadline day. I was also going to ask about WBD, but it appears no applicant has heard back yet anyway.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Reed Smith VI and Assessment. I have to submit that by Friday 17:00 (I assume most do), so it's going to be a busy week with the CMS AC on Tuesday. If anyone has advice I'm all ears. Happy to share my experiences with other firms if they will help you as well. I'm intrigued as to the Reed Smith...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have my first AC of the cycle on 16 Jan. Group exercises seem like something that is essentially hard to prepare for (aside from commercial knowledge that might assist the scenario). Does anyone have advice about what I could do to prepare? The AC is CMS London if that helps more with the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    The questions were interesting, to say the least.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Another one who has a CMS VI. How long is the preparation and answering times? Scared to press on the test provider link as I don't want to go too far.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long is the preparation and answering time for the CMS VI? I am scared to click on the test provider in case I go too far.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Seems like a rather trivial point, but, for Mishcon de Reya what do people prefer to shorten to in applications? 'Mishcon' or 'MDR'
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Submitted mine on the 9th. No response as of yet. Interested if anyone else is in the same boat for the CMS WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long did it take for people to receive notice as to whether they had passed or failed the CMS Watson Glaser. Thanks in advance!

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