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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Manchester they said it would be Thursday or Friday this week I believe, don’t know if it’s the same for the other offices
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got the VS offer as well, it was in an email and it was 3 days after the AC but there were 3 AC dates and I was in the last one so I think it depends on what date you did the AC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Gateley Manchester VS offer!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker I’ve been offered a TC that I have to accepted by the 4th April, but I’ve got an AC for a vac scheme in a couple of weeks with the vac scheme being in June/July. I think I prefer this second firm, and if I were to get a vac scheme and TC offer from them, how is best to go...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, Does anyone have any resources that they would recommend to best prep for an AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Gateley Manchester AC!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Same!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks, and I did it on the 19th January
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    DTC
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    DAC Beachcroft critical thinking test invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I emailed them to ask for an update since I haven’t heard back post-critical thinking test either! They said they are still screening applicants and will be in touch within 10 weeks of the application closing date. I applied for Manchester if that’s any use.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone know what strengths Gateley are looking for from their test? Had time optimiser and relationship management as my strengths and the pride as my weakness, don’t know what to make of it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it safe to assume a PFO for AG when you haven’t heard anything after the test? I applied for Manchester if that’s of any use
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone ever applied to Sullivan & Cromwell?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard anything from AG post-test for Manchester?
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    Kennedys TC 2025 & SQE

    Hi, congrats on the AC! Can I ask when you heard back and which office you applied to? I’ve still not heard back from the VI so assuming PFO
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got invited for the VI last week and the deadline for mine was tonight
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    kennedys SST test

    Some people have heard back with AC invited but I’m not sure for which office(s). Assuming if I don’t hear anything in the next week it’s a PFO
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congrats! For which office?
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    kennedys SST test

    I still haven’t heard anything back from the VI yet, I’m assuming it will be very soon since they start holding virtual ACs from the 3 Feb

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