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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Cooley put me out of my misery please and send me that pfo.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any insight into Mischon VI? I can share tips and insights into most ACs if that helps.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is how you respond after being challenged? Not a great look.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any insights into Bristows VI? I can share insights into most ACs if that helps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    great, thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Amma Usman @Jessica Booker , Would this section also include positions of responsibility and if it doesn't is it fine if I only add my non academic interests as I can't think of anything else. Please use this section to tell us anything else that you feel would support your application...
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    Hi, for those of us that have submitted our application when should we expect to hear back approximately? Thank you.
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    Work Experience Section

    Thank you for your feedback! In my current work experience I have only included what I did and I got an AC and an interview but I thought that it might be too short as it is around 60-80 words for each experience so that's why I wrote this threat to potentially improve it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I quote 3 one for each of my reasons for joining the firm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker I am currently drafting an answer for Why firm and I was wondering if I quote 3 or 4 different lawyers at the firm that I have spoken to in my 300 word response is that fine or is it going overboard?
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    Work Experience Section

    Hi, I am currently in the process of refining my work experience section and wanted to get some insight on the length/content of it. "I had the opportunity to shadow a team of lawyers, primarily focusing on medical negligence cases. This experience provided a comprehensive view of legal...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to DLA yesterday x)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I see, fair enough.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Why do they find you to be a non law hater?(out of curiosity)
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