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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys, does anyone know if we are able to apply to Sidley Austin's other Vacation Schemes if we are unsuccessful in the Winter Scheme. I haven't applied to the Winter Scheme yet and as it is due tomorrow, I am just wondering if it is worth waiting or if I will be able to apply multiple times...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys, I am beginning to apply for Vacation Schemes again, and I was just wondering if you had any advice for applications where you have no direct legal work experience. I have volunteered for numerous charities, and also had a part time job throughout university, but as I decided I wanted...
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    Where to do GDL

    Thank you so much! This is super helpful :))
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    Where to do GDL

    Hey guys! I am due to start my GDL soon, and I have a choice between Oxford Brookes and University of Law - I am just wondering, do firms value different GDL providers differently, or are they treated the same? :) My preference would be to study at Oxford Brookes as it is easier to access...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also just got rejected from Browne Jacobson 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys! This was my 1st application cycle and so far nothing come from it yet 😅 I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on what to do over summer and also during my PGDL (which i start in sept) which isn't just VS's as they seem hard to come by! Any knowledge about building legal...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this after TI? I thought they would get back to us this week, hopefully next week 🤞
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello! I am just completing an assessment now and I have been asked about recent changes in the legal industry which may affect the firms business. As this is my first application round and I am still very new to all this - would talking about the recent Spring Statement be good? I know it is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I heard back end of last week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! I have a Browne Jacobson TI coming up and I was just wondering if anyone has any tips? I am a non-law final year student and this is my first interview with a law firm! I am really excited, but any tips would be massively appreciated! (for context it is a 15 minute interview and they say...
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