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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I know this isn’t related to vac schemes (is there a more appropriate thread for this question?) but I’m starting as a paralegal soon and it’ll be my first job/proper work experience, I feel quite out of my depth and am struggling with a little bit of imposter syndrome- worried that I’ll make...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ll let him know and get back to you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, @Jessica Booker and anyone else that can help give some insight! A close friend is looking for some insight and advice. He’s been offered a place on the following vac schemes: White & Case ME: 7-18th April or 23 June - 4 July HSF: he has already accepted this one, 7-17th April CC ME...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If Travers has made me wait this long just to reject me it’s gonna hit hard 🫠
  6. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    😂 best of luck
  7. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah that sounds like a mistake. From the wording of that email, it sounds like you applied for a job. Have you been able to track your application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That’s odd, I’m pretty certain the test is automatic and should have been in the ‘thank you for applying’ email.
  9. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did you not do the Shoosmiths SJT?
  10. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    literally, I jump everytime I see an email😭
  11. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think they’re cute!
  12. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not all of us reading the ‘shoosmiths gave out offers’ and freaking out 🤣😭
  13. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for the insight! I’ll take that as a PFO then 😂
  14. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! By interviews, have in person interviews been offered or do you mean the video interviews are still being reviewed?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from V&E post VI, and Slaughters post interview?
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