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Recent content by LawfulRed

  1. LawfulRed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    look into paralegal opportunities too
  2. LawfulRed

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nope, I havent got a test invite yet (applied end of Jan)
  3. LawfulRed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard anything from Travers yet? :)
  4. LawfulRed

    Podcast Recommendations

    I second this, Watson Daily is VERY good. It gives a good insight into very topical subjects in an easily digestible way. For those looking for more detail/complexity, I would also recommend a podcast called Business Breakdowns.
  5. LawfulRed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Happy Monday all. I got to VI stage at a firm last year. The app questions are pretty much the same this year. To what extent can I copy what I already put? Yours truly, James
  6. LawfulRed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2019-20 | The Corporate Law Academy Forum (may be slightly outdated, but should be helpful)
  7. LawfulRed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I believe so yes (source: Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2019-20 | The Corporate Law Academy Forum)
  8. LawfulRed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know if Browne Jacobson recruits for TC on a rolling basis? Yours truly, James
  9. LawfulRed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    apparently we will hear back end of Feb or start of March
  10. LawfulRed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think it is natural that you'll be nervous for a high-stakes AC. Although you might be marked down for presentation skills I think they will be more interested in your overall content, e.g. your commercial awareness.
  11. LawfulRed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    default to fist bump unless they initiate the handshake first (provided that you are comfortable touching them)

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