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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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pax

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I applied on the 2nd of December. On the 5th of December my portal updated to ‘under review’ and hasn’t changed since. I completed the test about a week after I submitted my application. The only correspondence I have received from the firm is that I have passed the benchmark requirement.
I am in the exact same situation with HSF. Applied on the 2nd of December, received the benchmark pass and now awaiting the outcome.
 
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bhbuygu

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    I applied on the 22nd and heard back this morning
    Congratulations!! Someone who attended the Academy last year said that after the WG, it's a pass/fail assessment in isolation for the VI. Also, out of curiosity, did you apply to one of the regional offices or London?
    Thank you! I applied for the London Summer VS
     
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