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Recent content by Kakaboo

  1. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know of any in house tc’s that don’t ask for high a levels?
  2. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from CMS Manchester? Not even got the WG…
  3. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If I haven’t heard back from CMS since I applied on the deadline is that a rejection?
  4. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you have to complete the Irwin Mitchell VI before the deadline or just the application? Thanks
  5. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If I haven’t heard back from Ashurst post application is that a rejection?
  6. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They tell you at the open day
  7. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I believe they said November 7th they will get back to us
  8. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I did the Ashurst online test and my strengths were driven and growth mindset. However, my weakness was adaptability but I made sure to really cover that so I’m a bit confused. Is this something that is bad?
  9. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It doesn’t look like it. I will say I went to their open day last year and they told us the video interview questions so I rlly recommend
  10. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any tips on how to deeper research firms? I cant seem to find much apart from whats on their webiste etc
  11. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know this is for VS advice but I’ve got no idea where else to ask! I have an interview for a paralegal role at Addleshaw Goddard next week and I have no idea where to turn what to expect or how to prepare? Has anyone got any advice/ been through this? Thanks
  12. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What are law firms looking for when they ask you how you manage competing deadlines? Thanks!
  13. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    for open day applications that only have 300 words, should I be linking back to myself? How much should I include? For why attend I am planning to say about their DEI initiatives, link back to myself, and then 2 practice areas and link back to myself. is this too much?

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