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

    Why do you think RS are taking so long to provide an outcome? Do you think there were a lot of strong VIs this year?
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    PGDL Personal Statement

    That would be really helpful, thank you so much! I will send you a connection request right now:)
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    PGDL Personal Statement

    Thank you! This is reassuring haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey everyone! I completed the Mayer Brown Vac Scheme application last night and I am wondering if they automatically invite you to job simulation or they review your application first?
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    PGDL Personal Statement

    Hi everyone! I am just wondering if anyone can give me some advice/tips on what to write for my PGDL personal statement? I know I should cover the basics such as 'why law' and skills but any other tips would be greatly appreciated!
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    PGDL/MA Law (Conversion) Providers

    Hi everyone! Hope everyone's applications and studies are going well:) I am currently a final year non-law student and I am researching institutions which offer the PGDL/MA Law (Conversion). Ideally, I am hoping to do a "masters" as it will make me eligible for student funding. The places I...
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Thank you very much!!
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Hey! I've not completed it yet, I hope to do it tomorrow morning so sorry I cannot be of more help! But someone mentioned there are around 10ish questions and there is a minute to prepare and 2 minutes to answer. I hope this helps a bit and good luck!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you for replying! If you don't mind me asking how many questions are there and how long do you have to prepare/answer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How did everyone's Reed Smith VI go?
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Hey, no I've not completed it yet. I'm aiming to do it tomorrow morning Good luck with yours!
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to prepare for a strengths-based video interview? I progressed to the VI stage for Reed Smith and the website says that their interview is different to competency based and has a lot of questions. If anyone has done this interview in the...
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