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    Nothing safe is worth the drive (TC version)

    Thank you! I signed up for Flex Legal and was able to secure a role quite quickly. I found the process quite straightforward and would recommend. Alternatively, I would suggest setting up job alerts on LinkedIn, Indeed, Reed. And then maybe a couple of specific legal recruiters Ryder Reid...
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    Nothing safe is worth the drive (TC version)

    Your journey sounds incredibly familiar. Last year I graduated in law from a non-russell group university, with a 2.1. I had no training contract or job (apart from non-legal part time work) lined up for when I finished. Instead of self funding the SQE, I decided to apply for paralegal roles...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The apps isn't amazing but can be accessed using a laptop. I think there is a free trial too
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What are the different types of written exercises you can get at AC? I've seen letters, memos and reports. Are there any others I should prepare for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone interviewed with Fieldfisher in the last two weeks and heard back? Direct TC
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone interviewed with Fieldfisher in the last two weeks and heard back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I believe someone on here said it’s been phased out and replaced by a winter vac scheme starting this year. However, not 100% certain so maybe someone can confirm
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear that. Was this spring or summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Those with Reed Smith PFOs, can I ask when you completed the VI/SJT?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Had you previously done a first year scheme with them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats on both! Would you mind sharing how you scored on the pillars for the RS SJT?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No, Direct TC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you. Applied on 02/12. Test on 07/12.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those who received a telephone interview with Fieldfisher, how soon after completing the test did you hear?
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