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

    Has anyone heard back from CMS post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Honestly, the easiest thing to do is pretend you’re a trainee on the job. What’s helped me is to stop seeing the 1-5 as a black and white scale. For example, I used to think putting the most ‘collaborative’ answer was the ‘right’ answer because that’s what the firm wanted. So I would put (1) as...
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    Gowling WLG Behavioural Assessment

    That’s very helpful to know, thank you!
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    Gowling WLG Behavioural Assessment

    On the topic of video interviews and against the backdrop of all we’ve discussed here about firm preferences, I’d be really interested to hear what (in general) firms are looking for at this stage? And by extension, what makes a candidate stand out at this stage? My understanding is they’re...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’m not sure but on the job board there are separate vacancies for the 2023 and 2024 TC. I wouldn’t read into why you haven’t heard back yet - they’re a small grad rec with so many schemes/initiatives on the go. They simply may have not even started looking at 2024 TCs yet!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, it’s for the 2023 TC and I applied Sunday and heard back late last eve!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    SST invite from Fieldfisher! Does anyone know if it’s automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How do you screen 1500 video interviews!?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mine’s been like that for a few days. I’m not sure it means much at this point!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I don’t even know what to think of my report really! Agree with some parts and not others. What about yourself?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No problem at all - thanks for clarifying!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is it part game based part standard WGT? The email references an aptitude part but not sure if this means standard questions or is just part of the ‘game’!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think they screen your application first
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Do you mean pausing before answering the question? If so, then yes, pausing can be good because you can get time to gather your thoughts and put together a more convincing answer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Still waiting! Been about 3-4 weeks so far since the VI. It says ‘reviewed’ on my portal but that’s about it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! Can I ask how long it took you receive it from submitting your app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Going on two months post WG for me! Not holding my breath on that one

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