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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi all, could anyone please confirm whether PGDL/SQE grants are tax free (inc. those of £20,000 offered by US firms)? Thank you!- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I see... so it seems rather bleak then lol. Have also been wondering if i'll hear back..Thank you for your thoughts.- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Was the offer via email or call ?- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I think this is the final stage before the VS. Interview was okay thank you!- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Will do - no insight yet …- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Anyone know when we will hear back from PW post-interview?- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
how have people found their PW interviews?- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Has anyone done their PW interview yet? If so, was it as expected - motivational/competency-based ?- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I was.. maybe try and message grad rec if you fancy going in- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Anyone going to Latham's Business of Law event today? I heard they had a few drop outs this morning so some spots have become available.- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Do you think it is worth emailing Paul just to check? I agree with you though, preparing for both is the best option atm- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
For those interviewing with PW, are we expecting just a motivational interview at this stage?- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Same! Congrats! I haven’t had the chance to check what dates are available. Have you checked?- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I think it'll be based on a mixture of your test and your app. at the Dec Open Day, Paul said that grades were important of course, but he would consider applications as a whole.- bsh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
This is for the amberjack i think- bsh
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