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    Renting in London during SQE

    Just wondered if anyone had any advice re renting in London during SQE. I am being sponsored by a firm with an additional grant of £10,000 a year for living costs. I am fortunate enough to have some savings and parental input to allow me to afford rent in London for a year to top up the grant...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have been very lucky to receive a TC offer for a firm starting in 2025. As a non law student this would involve starting the GDL this September. My offer details do not mention anything about where this would take place or how I sign up for the GDL. Could anyone please advise how this process...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I failed to convert a vacation scheme this Summer at a firm I really liked. They have offered a call to discuss feedback. I just wondered if anyone had any advice for the sorts of questions that might be appropriate to ask during a feedback call and whether it is appropriate to ask if the firm...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I unfortunately had to turn down a summer VS offer at a firm because the dates clashed with a VS offer from another firm that I had already accepted. However, I am still interested in the firm I turned down the VS for and would like to apply for a direct TC there. Would having turned the VS...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know what the NQ salary for Arnold and Porter is? I can't find it anywhere online:(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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