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  1. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I just received my feedback report from BCLP after completing the assessment. Has anyone who has been either successful/unsuccessful please share their 3 strengths and 1 area of development :) Thank you!!
  2. futuretrainee101ac

    Ask BCLP Anything! (2025-26)

    Thank you very much!
  3. futuretrainee101ac

    Ask BCLP Anything! (2025-26)

    Morning Isabel, I hope you are well. I have two questions this morning. 1. Do BCLP recruit on a rolling basis for the Spring Vacation Scheme? If so, when can we expect to receive a response after receiving the feedback from the test. 2. Would it be possible to have a timeline breakdown...
  4. futuretrainee101ac

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi Christelle, I hope you are well. I was wondering if you could perhaps share the timeline of when you handed in your application to the VS. I have submitted my application but no response as of yet. Thank you
  5. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi , Does anyone know how long it tasks to hear back from GLD (government legal department) after submitting VI
  6. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Still waiting aswell. Will post when I receive any updates.
  7. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey, what score did everyone get on the RS Feedback from SJT etc! Thank you
  8. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nope, I’m still waiting to hear back from them regarding my Spring VS application. I think it might be a rejection as I know their Spring VS is soon
  9. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much! I was starting to haha
  10. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to BCLP Spring Vac Scheme, and still haven’t heard anything back post-SJT feedback. Not sure what to make of this? Is anyone else in the same boat or have any advice? I’ve tried to email and haven’t receive a response yet. Still got my fingers crossed, thank you !
  11. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, does anyone know at what point its worth emailing BCLP regarding an application update, it has been since November when I received the feedback report. @Ram Sabaratnam @Jessica Booker or anyone!! Thank you
  12. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! Was this for direct TC or SQE Programme
  13. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Omg really!! Hopefully it’s sooner in the week, regardless of the outcome
  14. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ahh okay! Maybe I should be expecting a pfo Hopefully we hear back soon!! & cyber and data risk!!
  15. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats!!! How long did you wait between the feedback from test to vi invite
  16. futuretrainee101ac

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What stage? I’m still yet to hear back after receiving feedback from the online test

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