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Hi,

I saw on the forum that you were invited to ML TI in January this year. I've got one coming soon and would really appreciate it if you can shed any light on the process. What do you think you did well, and what would you like to change if you were to do the interview again?

Thanks in advance for your time!
Hi Jaysen,

Similar to the post below, I have joined TCLA Premium as Bronze Member so that I can gain access to the Premium Forum/chat/database - which came highly recommended by a friend. Please could you grant me access as soon as possible as I have a TC application deadline in about 3 days!

Many thanks!
Hi, I noticed in another thread you are also from Romania and I was wondering if you could help me a bit with the vs/tc applications where they ask for your GCSE/A-level exams and what are these equivalents for Romania. :)
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Hi. GSCEs are the exams in the 8th grade 'Evaluare Nationala' and the A Levels are the Baccalaureate in the 12th grade.
Hi Jaysen,

I have joined TCLA Premium as Bronze Member but am not able to the Premium Forum/chat/database. Could you please grant me access? This is quite time sensitive as I have a TC application due.

Thanks!
Jaysen
Of course - this should be working for you now.
Hello - I saw that you completed an AC for BJ last year and was wondering if you had anytime to discuss the process as I have mine coming up! Any guidance would be very much appreciated :)
Hey Erin,

Hope you are well.

I am just wondering if you still required any mentors? Apologies - appreciate how late this is!

Thanks,
Rachel
Erin
Hi Rachel,

I hope you're well, thank you for reaching out! I have sent you a private message.😊

Best wishes,
Erin
Hi,

I'm Ayo. Currently writing my application for the Harbottle & Lewis TC; any tips I need? Will be happy to hear back from you.

Bests,

Ayo
Hi,
what stage are you at with your application with shoosmiths direct TC?
ztyh
did the test last weekend, haven't heard back since
Hi, hope you're well. Just seen that you had an AC for Gateley's Manchester office last year, do you know if the AC is more strength/competency based or commercial and do you have any tips you could please share at all? Thanks!
Hey, I hope you're well. I saw your post regarding the OC assessment centre and I was just wondering how it was? I have mine in a couple of days and it will be my first assessment centre so I am very nervous. Any help would be really appreciated! Thank you :)
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Hi! Hope you are well too :) And it was my first assessment centre too, but it was went well I thought! The OC team do a great job of making you feel at ease. The interview was very relaxed I thought and the partners were lovely. The group exercise is done in groups of 4, so you'll definitely be able to contribute with ease.

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