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  1. Hani156

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did anyone take the FLK1 exam today and would be able to say how they found it? Spoken to a few colleagues and they all found it hard.
  2. Hani156

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Preparing for SQE 1 exams which take place next week whilst simultaneously applying to firms for VS and paralegal roles has been incredibly stressful. Getting rejections can seriously dampen your mood which affects the energy with which you prepare for exams. But those who will be sitting the...
  3. Hani156

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I too went through a technical issue with my DLA Piper VI unfortunately a few weeks ago. It is not uncommon to face issues with VI and law firms are very accommodating in this respect. My VI was reset and deadline was shifted. I'd suggest emailing the GR team detailing your issue and attaching a...
  4. Hani156

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Completed DLA VI last Tuesday and received an email today informing me I've achieved the benchmark - was wondering whether anyone received this email and then didn't get an AC spot?
  5. Hani156

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    RE Pinsent Masons blended assessment - if it is untimed, will you be at a disadvantage if you spent more time completing the assessment considering they record the entire assessment? They advise to complete it in 1hr but I completed it in portions across 2 days tbh.
  6. Hani156

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Absoluteley gutted - first ever application to a law firm (DLA) and reached the VI stage. As I started to record my first response, some technical error resulted in the screen freezing. When I tried logging back, first question had been saved and I was asked to respond to second question. I...

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