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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I completely understand where you're coming from and how you feel. As someone who is now 28 and has not secured a TC, I am constantly thinking about how much of a failure I am. Despite having 6 years of paralegal experience in an international construction firm where I did tasks which trainees...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I emailed HL graduate recruitment and they got back to me saying that they are still reviewing applications and will come back to us within the next couple of weeks. Hopefully it will be positive news for us all! Good luck everyone 🤞
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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