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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I worked part-time for a criminal defence firm alongside my final year studies this year and I got a VS at a commercial firm - I think if you focus on how you have learnt a lot of transferrable skills and gained experience working in a professional environment with fee earners and communicating...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Okay, I was just a bit confused as I had seen it be recommended to introduce yourself via LinkedIn earlier in this forum so I thought that was common practice. Thank you for clearing that up.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh okay, is it just the trainee buddy you should message before then ? And not the supervisors too? Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, I have recently found out my supervisors for my upcoming vac scheme. I have sent requests to connect on LinkedIn and I was just wondering what the best format/structure is to send a message ahead of the scheme to introduce myself? Thanks in advance!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard from Arnold & Porter or Simkins?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, I have a vacation scheme coming up at the end of the month at Addleshaw Goddard and as it is my first and only vac scheme I am feeling very nervous and excited. I was just wondering if anyone who has previously completed one at AG would be happy to provide any advice/tips? Also I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I just got an email saying there had been a technical issue and they are resending it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone completed the KN case study yet today? Mine was due to be sent at 12:30 (I was sent a confirmation email about this yesterday), however I have not received it yet? I have emailed them, but I'm starting to get quite stressed as the time goes on.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is really helpful, thank you so much!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Also, is there any chance anyone has any tips or advice for completing an online written case study? I have never done one before and I have the KN one tomorrow so I'm a bit nervous!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you! And yes of course, I'll PM you :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Finally got the email, I'm through to the next stage for KN!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I went through the exact same until I read it properly!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Glad it's not just me haha I think it went okay but it's so hard to tell! What about yours?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This KN wait is so brutal, getting more and more tense as the minutes go by 😭
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