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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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I shared some tips on this post here so I hope these are helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151489
Additionally, some more tips regarding the application to the firm have been shared here and I think these are going to be useful to you too:
Post in thread 'Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....phenson-harwood-vs-2023-2024.8264/post-151461

Good luck with the application!
Thank you Axel! For the key points, would you recommend doing it in points or in paragraphs?
 
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What did your assessment report look like if you don't mind me asking?
My top strengths were resilience, ownership and initiative, and I got above average for all the VR sections

The year I failed, it was cause of the SJT, I asked them and they said I passed the VRT - I had one above, one below and 3 average, so the sjt might hold more weight? But I don’t think anyone knows how those are marked
 
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