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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    not sure if this is correct, but the way I understood those was that, if someone is saying XYZ about managers' success, then necessarily, that success CAN be defined (through some metric etc). Otherwise, if it couldn't be defined, you wouldn't be able to make claims about their level of success...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey all, I have my very first AC coming up and not sure what to expect in terms of how the day is organized, since it's only 2 assessments but the AC is over 5 hours long. Are there other stuff you do during an AC? Pls excuse my very elementary question lol, would love any insight on the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It's super important to find the traits a firm is looking for before a test if they list those somewhere. Other than that, what helped me most was when I combined all my previous feedback reports to see which metrics were my lowest -- I took notes on their suggestions for improvement and mapped...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    what's the etiquette for sending a 'continued interest' email? haven't heard from a firm in ages, was wondering if reiterating how interested I am would show passion or potentially be annoying?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does anyone have any insight on when we can expect to hear from Reed Smith post-test/VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is something I've always done before a test, exam, interview, etc. and it helps me: remind yourself of what it took to get where you are, all the obstacles you've successfully overcome, everything you've studied and learned, and how capable, skilled, and wise it's all made you as a result...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I asked if they're at capacity but they said they're reviewing all applications submitted before the deadline, so they're still considering them and that I should apply!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I actually just emailed them to ask that, will let you know what they say!

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