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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, hope everyone is well. Has anyone else still not heard back from Mishcon app stage for VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Incredible resilience!! 🙌 me: 1st cycle = 1 ac 0 vs 2nd cycle = 2 ac 1 vs no tc offer 3rd cycle = 2 ac 1 vs no tc offer now 4th cycle = 1 vs
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry to hear that, the rejection never seems to get easier. Best of luck with your apps this year. Thanks, love the film 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Bird & Bird pfo post VI today, gutting after doing a VS with them last summer, BUT Mayer Brown AC!! This process is such an emotional roller coaster!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey - they don't have any long form ques on the application this cycle.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry to hear that. They provided me with mine last year when I requested it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The same thing happened to me last year. Just send them an email and they should rectify this :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey guys, if my Mayer Brown test deadline is 25th November, does that mean I have until 23:59 tomorrow to complete it? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For anyone having problems accessing Mayer Brown's tests, I think they have now resolved the issue :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    So happy for you!! Well done! ❤️❤️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No worries. I think as long as you've mentioned other reasons/evidence which is unique/specific to them you'll do great! Good luck :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey Melissa - I don't think they would reject you for not mentioning something. I think it will be about what you have written and whether it's convincing, genuine and well reasoned. Hope that helps :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey - I've completed Simmons' SJT several times. I don't think there is a lot you can do to prepare but would recommend looking up the firm's core values and the competencies they look for in trainees. I'd then keep these in mind whilst answering the questions but also try to answer with what...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey - sorry to hear that you didn't convert your VS. I'm currently in a similar position and will be reapply for a VS despite having already completed one with the firm, as it recruits primarily through the VS and reserves direct TC places for career changers. I would recommend speaking with...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, below are the questions for the VS app. We set our standards high, and we trust our people to hold themselves accountable for meeting other people's expectations. Describe a time when you had to drop everything and really 'raise your game' in order to keep a promise you had made to...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi Mea, I was just wondering which parts of the WG test form BCLP's? (eg for Linklaters CAP test I think the WG part was assumptions ques). Thanks :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Amazing news! Congratulations 🥳

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