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    my TC/VS journey

    update: rejected yesterday from Bird & Bird after my video interview. still really down about it. gutting, really, to think 6 minutes is what you're rejected on. especially when this is the firm I feel I've "bonded" with the most from attending many in-person and online events in 2021/2022...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    thank you so much for sharing, I recall it was 60 seconds, will try and work on my waffling! 🤣
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    my TC/VS journey

    hello to you all, here is this week's update 1) I did the Bird & Bird video interview. I think I did... okay? but also made me realise how keen I am to get on the vacation scheme, seeing the Grad Rec team asking the questions and how nice everyone was at the events I have been to! 😮 2) I...
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    my TC/VS journey

    thank you so much! I'm getting there... I think
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hello! for anyone who has done the Bristows video interview - please could I ask, how long were you given for the answers? thanks so much
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    not as yet (fingers crossed for us both!)
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    my TC/VS journey

    hello to you all - and happy new year writing this a few weeks later than intended as got covid for the first time and it really hit me badly! 🤪 update since last time... *I've got through to the Bird & Bird video interview stage. rather dreading this (as got knocked out last year) so trying...
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    my TC/VS journey

    hello to you all, hope you're keeping warm and not snowed in! this week's update... 1) Bristows application submitted! giving myself a pat on the back for (a) submitting and (b) correcting all auto-corrections to "Bristols" 2) Got through to the next stage of the Bird & Bird application...
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    my TC/VS journey

    thanks so much @AvniD appreciate your thoughts! will update next week, going through my Bristows application again today
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    my TC/VS journey

    hello to you all, I'm new here, heard about this website and specific thread from another forum member. I thought I'd try and post here when I have time each week. two key reasons: 1. as Jaysen says, putting it in public is a form of accountability 2. I find the inevitable rejections really...

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