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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, I was in this exact situation last week so maybe I can offer my perspective! I accepted an AC offer back in December for a date in Feb (through a fast track scheme which was why it was so early.) I've been really fortunate to get quite a few AC's/vac scheme offers since, and realised that...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey! I don't think it's possible to access the work experience section after it is submitted, however in my HR interview they didn't ask about any specific job/volunteering etc that I had put down so please don't worry! They really give you the freedom to discuss whatever you would like.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thanks so much to you both for your responses! Will try to keep all that in mind ☺️
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi All, Not sure if this is the best place to post, however I have a few first year schemes coming up (CMS, DLA and Linklaters) which all offer 'early assessment' for vacation schemes. I was just wondering if anyone had done the schemes before and was subsequently successful in getting a vac...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I got an offer from from Simmons on Friday (although sadly had to decline due to conflicting scheme) and one from Linklaters yesterday - I had my interview with them last Thursday if that helps!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you so much - I didn't want to come across as just impatient for an answer ahah
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi there @Jessica Booker I just wanted to ask a quick question about contacting graduate recruitment for updates on an application (I apologise if this has been answered elsewhere as I'm quite new to the forum!) I applied for insight schemes with both Simmons and Simmons and DLA Piper (second...

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