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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was also quite confused. From what I can tell, only the training contract is available for law graduates (and the Business Development & Marketing Graduate Programme)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've noticed that a lot of apps now have a question about whether you've used AI in the application process. Most say they don't care if you do, and just want the reasoning for why/why not. However, would more tech-forward firms view the use of ChatGPT etc. as a positive?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For applications that include questions related to demonstrating commercial ability/acumen etc., if you give an example of starting some sort of small business (such as tutoring, selling something etc.), will the firm ask to see proof of this?

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