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Recent content by Gr33n

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The commercial awareness compass is pretty good-> https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/commercial-awareness-compass/registration?ba_id=BA54507
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nah bro you obviously just don’t want it bad enough with that mentality. Bleed now and then sweat in peace. Dont encourage lackadaisical behaviour
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nobody talks about this process and what it does to your mental health…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The hunger games begin again
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You shouldnt need to pay to get a job. That is ridiculous in my opinion. Don't fall for it and line his pockets. Hes not going to tell you anything you cant find online or at an open day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The weekend during a vac scheme never really feels like a proper wknd tbh
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Vac schemes are so draining can I just get the tc already 😭💀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Its very relevant legal work experience. In fact, you will likely be doing the same tasks that many trainees in real estate practice areas do but just be getting paid a lot less. You will gain a lot of transferable technical and soft skills from gaining exposure to various lease agreements and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can reach out to associates too no problem
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    RIP bro, thats arguably the hardest area of law. I sat in tax for a spring vac scheme and didnt convert despite having two years tax working experience. Not to scare you but idk anyone who has got a TC after sitting in tax so prepare yourself and get ready for the challenge. Feel free to message...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It was a phone call. I didn’t do that well on the test or VI so don’t worry maybe they’re still hope
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Stephenson Harwood summer 2 VS offer!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What are the 7 topics and what is the objective of the group exercise
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    There’s also the video element too to consider, how do you feel you did on that?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m really sorry to hear that you feeling like this and this process will really take it out of you. Honestly it can be so soul crushing and demoralising which people don’t talk about enough. I saw a tiktok recently of a guy explaining that it’s important to be realistic to secure a training...
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