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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi all, can somebody tell me what the written application questions are for A&O's winter vacation scheme? Thank you!
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    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

    Just listened to the episode- thank you for the suggestion!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone at the Legal cheek virtual digital economy event with Ashurst today?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there- I will be applying to Morgan Lewis and this was in their training brochure. From the wording it seems like they get back to people after the July deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Reed Smith PFO post-VI!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you! I heard back from them on 3rd Feb and completed my VI on 17th Jan. This is for the summer scheme
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If anybody has done a Latham AC before, any tips would be appreciated! My first AC this cycle so feeling slightly nervous.
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    My journey to a TC :)

    Back with an update on my progress! Thank you for the advice @Jaysen and @AvniD! I do get Jaysen's point regarding prioritising my time to draft applications first. I started my new job yesterday, so I will have to be as efficient as possible with my time. As for a quick update on my progress...
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    My journey to a TC :)

    Hi all, My accountability thread is very delayed but better late than never I guess! I am delighted to have secured the TCLA scholarship and I think it’s a really helpful idea to post regular updates about my journey to hopefully secure vacations schemes/TCs. I graduated with a Scots law degree...
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    TC Application Writing Group

    Had to take a short break from the forum due to some personal circumstances, so I'm just catching up on the threads now! If it's not too late, I would love to join since I'll be drafting Direct TC apps as well.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all- hope you are having a nice week! I'm looking for some advice since I am slightly confused about my options post my undergrad degree. I am a Scots law student who is due to graduate in July 2022 and have been unable to secure a vac scheme or direct TC as of now. I'm aware there are more...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Would definitely be down for virtual meetings!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much @Adrian_S - I don't express this enough but honestly it is so so heartwarming to read posts by this whole community <3
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Took a short break and logging in today after a week or so- got rejected from the last AC I had. Guess that's me done with this cycle, only waiting for Freshfields post-app now but most likely that's a PFO too.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Spring!
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