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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What are peoples thoughts on moving from a paralegal role at a low level national firm to a legal secretary/PA role at a large law firm?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They rejected me post-app in previous cycle for direct app as all the TC spaces had been filled through the VS.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They have done this in previous years. I am sure my friend had the same previously and they never got invited to an interview.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would say 64 is fine for the top level firms assuming you are at RG
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can't get password reset link for the application portal for the firm that rejected me at AC. But I do get a password link for the burner account I made? 🤔 I'm sure I am just paranoid...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Why do BCLP do 500 word questions
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Shoosmiths rejection just come through!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No. This is not a surprise unfortunately
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone head back from Penningtons (PMC)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from Pinsents Masons Vario post AC
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Browne Jacobson TI invite (London).
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Bros gonna be disappointed when he checks his inbox
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Mention preferred practice area if this is one of the firms strengths. Don't say capital markets if the firm only has a very small capital markets team

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