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Hey guys - I'm new to this forum and it looks like a super useful resource for building knowledge and insights as I work towards a TC. Wondering if anyone could point me to any particular threads or topics that they've found to be of particular use in the past? Thank you!
 

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    Hey guys - I'm new to this forum and it looks like a super useful resource for building knowledge and insights as I work towards a TC. Wondering if anyone could point me to any particular threads or topics that they've found to be of particular use in the past? Thank you!
    Hi there! First of all, welcome to the forum! Here's a few threads within this community to get you started:
    1. TCLA Vacation Scheme Application Discussion Thread: useful for asking questions and finding answers - try popping a question you have in the search bar and see if it returns any results.
    2. Ask a Graduate Recruiter Anything: this is pretty self-explanatory.
    3. Law Firm Application Deadlines + Rolling/Non-Rolling: keep track of your deadlines and keep in mind which firms you're aiming for are rolling and non-rolling.
    4. Commercial Awareness Discussion: have a poke around this forum, find topics you're interested in and see what others say about it.
    5. My Training Contract Journey: see what others have done to get a VS or TC, and mimic them.
    Other than those, I recommend just having a look around. Hope this helps, and best of luck on your journey!
     

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