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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Amma Usman @Abbie Whitlock @ZNadeem Thanks so much for all of your advice!! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I've just been invited to the Jones Day AC which includes a group exercise and a case study interview. If anyone has any tips or insight into how best to prepare and succeed on the day I would really appreciate it!
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    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    I assumed that it meant that the other two open days were still a possibility given that we've yet to hear back on those but I'm not sure for certain. Fingers crossed we are still in the running!
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    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    Sorry, I should have been clearer. I just meant on the form I ticked the box for attending any of the three open days.
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    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    Hi, I was also rejected from Paul, Weiss' Open Day on 22nd September and expressed an interest in attending any one of the three available days. In my rejection email I was told: 'Please note that this decision pertains solely to the Open Day on 22 September and does not affect any other...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is exactly what I did and I've also been invited to interview so it's seem to be an approach that works quite well! In terms of the three qualities I chose, I linked them back to the ones Jones Day says it is looking for in trainees in its FAQs. :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied on the 24th August and have not heard back yet.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied to SH for the Summer Vac Scheme and completed the Amberjack and never heard anything back from them even after I emailed to make an enquiry about hearing back. So, I think SH is not always the best at letting people know outcomes!
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    Summer Experience Advice for Non-Law Student

    Hi, Something that I did before obtaining any legal training was reach out to local high-street firms and volunteer to help out. One firm got back to me and trained me up a bit on real estate law and let me pop into the office a couple of times a week for a few months to gain some legal...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'm in the same situation so if anyone does have any advice I would also really appreciate gaining any insight you may have! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’ve not heard anything yet. If you don’t mind me asking, when did you complete your TI?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I completed mine on the 5th July. What about you?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I haven’t
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    Reed Smith Direct Training Contract

    I completed the SJT component the day before completing the VI so that's a viable option. :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I worked as a legal secretary for a conveyancing specialist firm which I have found extremely helpful for commercial law applications. I imagine a job as a conveyancing assistant would be similar! For example, if I am applying to a firm with a strong real estate practice I often talk about how...
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