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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello all, I had a general question to ask regarding the idea of self funding the SQE. I already have my GDL. This will be my fourth round of applying to VS/TCs, next year my 5th, and im coming to a point now where 1) I’m wondering it this is all worth it. And 2) whether I should go ahead and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey, thats somewhat reassuring but also sad to hear for you. its just making me think whether I am wasting time...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you. I got the feedback and I took it onboard. I was hoping this year I would show them that I have learnt based on that feedback, yet, as I say, the American firm I give as an example did not even progress me to the second stage. so no change to show them how I have progressed since
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    After countless applications, I continue to be rejected. I know rejection is something everything goes through, but honestly, and without sounding overly cocky, I’m quite shocked I’ve not had a single Vac Scheme offer, ever. Quick summary: Corporate paralegal in London for 2 years 1st...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    After countless applications, I continue to be rejected. I know rejection is something everything goes through, but honestly, and without sounding overly cocky, I’m quite shocked I’ve not had a single Vac Scheme offer, ever. Quick summary: Corporate paralegal in London for 2 years 1st...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Andrei, thank you so much for all of this. This is incredibly kind of you to write all this and give me all these useful links. I really appreciate it. Thank you very much, I will look through these in detail.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello All, As assessment centres are starting to come thick and fast, I wanted to come here to ask for some tips. I attended 2 AC's last year (Silver circle and US), and unfortunately both gave me the same feedback - I did not perform well in the case study interview. I always knew I was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello All. Question about Simmons & Simmons' application. I see on their online application form, it says "no more than 150 words" for the top 4 work experiences, yet, it seems to let me put in over 150 words. It does not block/prevent me from adding more. Do they just stop reading after 150...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    QUESTION ABOUT FRESHFIELDS AS A GRADUATE: I was looking at their eligibility requirements for the Summer Vac Scheme, Winter Vac Scheme and direct TC. Under Summer they state: The Summer Vacation Scheme is available to penultimate-year undergraduate students completing a law or non-law degree...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    From previous feedback, I have been told I do not score high enough during Business Case Studies. And to be honest, I don’t find that surprising. But how exactly are we meant to get experience in these business case studies? It’s not something a law degree teaches and it isn’t really...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So I didn’t get a single Vac Scheme again. After a dozen applications, dozens of tests, multiple interviews, multiple ACs, not 1 Vac scheme offer. I have: a first class degree from a Russell group university A distinction at the GDL an LSE Corporate Law diploma Over 4 legal work...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS) post video interview yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone who has done the Bakers AC, what was it like?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hello All - had a technical question about AC written exercises and AC business case studies. From peoples experience, how long have people had at ACs to read / answer these sections. What is a normal amount of time? At my recent silver circle firm AC, we got 30 mins total for the written ...
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