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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much to everyone who responded! : )
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do recruitment teams change each year or do they remain with the same people for some period of time? I applied for something last year, but I completely underperformed in the final stage/my interview (it objectively was horrific on my part!) and I would like to reapply this year but I feel...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For those who have heard back from Shoosmiths, what were your top strengths, and weakest, in the assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What should you do if you’re a non-Law student and you’re trying to apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wait, so the Shoosmiths deadline is the 4th of Feb, and not today? Or is it today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If a deadline says, for instance, Janaury 15th, does that mean 00:00 or 23:59 on the date?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi! I was wondering if anyone has heard from Simmons & Simmons yet?

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