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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    this is so helpful, thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    is there a post listing commonly asked questions in interviews? @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker trying to prepare and struggling to think of all the common qs to prepare answers for. thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard from Harbottle & Lewis post app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone got an idea what are good types of questions to ask grad rec at a talk by a firm where you have applied and not heard yet? I want to engage grad recruitment in conversation later today as I want them to know I am really interested in the firm and its sectors and didn't just attend...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    "With reference to a particular area of law, what do you find to be the most interesting about it? (200 words max) " is there any recommended structure for this kind of question? advice appreciated! @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre and anyone who has any insight from tackling this kind of q? thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied in September but I updated my app end of Oct with a development. I received the email 15 Nov
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone not yet heard from Taylor Wessing? I got an email (unprompted) saying they would get back to applicants “by w/c 1 Dec” which was a Friday. Would normally leave it but test is only live for 7 days if you get an invite and it’s 5th today… I don’t want to chase too soon but don’t want...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If a firm does not have a 'positions of responsibility' section, but their work experience section says they want 'paid employment, paid or unpaid placements or internships and any other office and non-office work experience' and that 'non-legal work employment & experience' is important to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker, Im looking for some advice: If a firm (SPB) gives two separate vac scheme dates and asks "select which one week placement would be more suitable for you", does that mean you will not be considered for the other week? One of the weeks overlaps with the vac...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone had a reply to their application form for TW yet/anyone been given the test?

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