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Recent content by lawaspirant!

  1. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well done! When did you do the WG? I have only received the sjt report, not a separate WG score
  2. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone have any advice as to how I might answer the following question for a video interview: Keeping your response within two minutes, imagine you’re working on a case where the client’s instruction conflict with legal or ethical standards. How would you navigate this situation?
  3. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are there any summer vs scheme applications open anymore?
  4. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, I am completing a vac scheme application and it asks: What recent developments in the legal industry do you believe could impact our business? What are the potential benefits and challenges associated? I have identified an area that I want to pursue, namely real estate law. I am...
  5. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I can't find the name of a firm's recruitment, who do I address a cover letter to? Also, I would appreciate if anyone has any tips for drafting a legal cover letter (how to approach it, what kind of questions to asnwer etc) thank you!
  6. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Could I ask if this is for spring or summer?
  7. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much, this is really helpful!
  8. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it essential to hit the 600 word count on SH answers? All of my answers are around 450 and I am wondering if that's too short...
  9. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is HSF still giving out news regarding their summer vs?
  10. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is there any point in applying to Stephenson Harwood if they're rolling but still have two weeks left before the deadline?
  11. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Adding on from this, has anyone heard of any ACs for HL summer vs?
  12. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone still waiting on HL post WG?
  13. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can i just ask why this emoticon? Is it not a respectable firm? Asking for my own application!
  14. lawaspirant!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, I appreciate that this is mainly for vacation scheme discussion, but in light of recent VS rejections does anyone know the chances of securing a TC without prior legal experience/vacation scheme places etc?

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