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

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RoughWood

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Hi guys. Bit of a niche question but I feel so much more confident with a beard! Would most firms care if on a video interview I had a beard or is it a clean shaven only kind of deal?
I wouldn't worry about having a beard, in the view of diversity etc I am sure that there have been individuals with facial hair before. I would just ensure that it is tidy and groomed as opposed to the 'electrocution look' that my husband seems to favour with his beard!
 

bibss

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Updated today?! That could be good news!!
Well, I just would like an answer either way 🙃
What stage are you at? Have you received the WG or the email stating you’ll hear back early this week?
Sorry, forgot to specify it’s pre-WG. I got the ‘profile of interest’ email last Friday.
 

xtinew

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    Applied to CC 2024 TC and it hasn't been updated since Nov 15. I got confirmation I have passed the WGT on Sept 27 so it's been a long wait for me! Anyone else on the same boat?
     

    BM99

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    Wait can anyone tell me about the CC application process? So if a candidate has a chance of being listed for an assessment day, it will show 'your profile is of interest' in the application portal?
     

    Parsorandini

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    Applied to CC 2024 TC and it hasn't been updated since Nov 15. I got confirmation I have passed the WGT on Sept 27 so it's been a long wait for me! Anyone else on the same boat?

    I passed the WGT on 15 Oct so in the same boat but I think I'm correct in saying the deadline is midnight tonight so they should start reviewing after then? Also does anyone know if our WGT score is taken into account along with our application when progressing us to the AC?
     
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    CorporateLaw101

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    The only thing I've heard from Reed Smith so far is that my application is still under review and they'll be in touch closer to the app deadline, which is the 10th of December.

    Thats strange! I applied 18th November, received the SJT 24th, VI invite 29th.

    Still yet to receive an actual date or time for the interview though, judging by this forum neither has anyone else that passed SJT!
     

    SLKEJRWOI97

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    I passed the WGT on 15 Oct so in the same boat but I think I'm correct in saying the deadline is midnight tonight so they should start reviewing after then? Also does anyone know if our WGT score is taken into account along with our application when progressing us to the AC?

    WG is purely pass/fail. If you pass, they’ll read your app. It doesn’t matter what your score is (source: CC website).
     
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