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Recent content by rapunzel

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much, that would be so helpful! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if TCLA have opened up a forum for training contract deadlines for 2025-26?
  3. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Huge congratulations, so well deserved 🥳
  4. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No worries! Wishing you all the best that you get that return offer ☺️
  5. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would say maybe give it some more time, it could be the case that feedback has taken longer time to be collected because of people going on holiday in the summer.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did their video interview but not the telephone interview for their vac scheme.
  7. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations! 🥳 That is amazing news. Glad to see your journey and hard work has paid off. 😊
  8. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! Welcome back to the forum! It’s a pleasure to have you back :)
  9. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you Jaysen!! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m about to start my vacation scheme tomorrow and I thought I would pop onto here to say a few words. Firstly I really appreciate everyone here on the forum for all the support and advice I’ve received that have helped me so far in this application cycle. I’m feeling very nervous and excited...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I received a call
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I was wondering what to do if I get put into a different practice which I did not list as an interest in my application for the vacation scheme. I'm going to be open-minded for sure but considering the partner interview where they have my original application, how should I approach the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I remember it was so fast, so really be prepared for short preparation and answering time. That threw me off a lot. The questions were very normal VI questions, like what are current challenges law firms are facing right now.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My current commute time is around 1 hour 20 minutes so was just wondering if that would be considered above the normal commutable distance range?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What is a commutable distance for travelling during a VS? Is there a set time that determines if you are within a commutable distance for a law firm? @Jessica Booker
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