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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hii @Jessica Booker is it advisable to repeat the things that are already mentioned in the form in the Video Interview? For instance, reasons for joining the firm, people we talked to, or the examples for different competencies? Secondly, should i use more work/internship-based examples over...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone who has done a BM VI has any tips or notes on the kinds of questions that can be expected?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    radio silence from FF since my WG in Feb :(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    have bakers started screening direct TC apps?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey- no news from FF TC post WG? I wrote it around a month ago and scored 80 percentile. Is there still scope?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey- anyone knows about Freshfields' WG benchmark? How much emphasis do they put on the percentiles and how had people who made it to ACs in the past performed in wg?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone waiting to hear from Pinsent Masons post app? Any clue if they send out invites in batches or should those who havent heard assume PFOs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ghosted by NRF post WG in December. Any clue if there is still a chance for getting the TI? (My app was for Spring VS)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    i think they are running ACs till 7th/8th Feb so you might hear back in a day or two
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Heyyyy- any clue on Freshfields or Links direct TC? When do they usually get back
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    International Students & Vacation Schemes

    hey its a UK international firm. No plans to go on a study program right now so very confusing spot this is :(
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    International Students & Vacation Schemes

    Hey @Jessica Booker and @AvniD - I just got offered a vac scheme with a firm that recruits only through vac schemes. Their conversion rate is pretty high as well. I had disclosed in my form that i am an international student not studying in UK and need sponsorship. I was still progressed...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey! Any clue when Freshfields get back to direct TC applicants?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No news from NRF (Spring)! Took their wg on dec 19 :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for the info! Any clue on whether this test is the same as WG, or is it tougher/easier??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's not automatic. WG is the second stage of the process. Since you applied during holidays, it's too soon to expect to hear back from them i guess. Just for context, they're running VIs till February, so there's enough time!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    hey is Freshfields deadline today or tomorrow? Is the portal working for all?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No firm reveals this usually. It's not very high for BM, as they say that they haven't yet fully analysed the positive relationship between test scores and work performance of their trainees. This is what I remember at least
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone received an NRF Spring TI in the new year?

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