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Recent content by Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Massive Congratulations!- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Don't think so, as this is the 3rd and last week of interviews with decisions by mid-March.- Ricky
- Post #18,607
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
It sounds like what happens under the table at a dinner date after a few drinks.... 🤣- Ricky
- Post #17,197
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Three weeks of interviews - outcomes mid-March.- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
They haven't got a Spring/Summer VS, it is several one week VS ......no dates released yet.- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I got asked a similar question at my V&E interview on Monday - how would I feel about being on the VS or a trainee with people straight from uni given that I have lots of paralegal etc experience.- Ricky
- Post #16,842
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
From BCLP GR: "We are just wrapping recruitment on our Spring Scheme, and are now reviewing Summer Scheme applications. We will be back with you as soon as possible with an outcome."- Ricky
- Post #16,682
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
When are the interviews being held?- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi Gemma, I thought that firms ask if you have any connections to ensure that the person is not involved in the recruitment process.- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Well, people praised one of my answers, so I have got my hopes up now, ahah!- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
They couldn't have sent any invites out as I haven't received one yet.... 🤣- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
No news is good news at this point!- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Try and be honest about it, take accountability, say what you learnt from it etc. Don't do what I did with my Travers Smith interview several years ago and say the completely honest (Autistic) truth: "Yeah, I never went to any of the lectures or tutorials as it didn't suit my learning style...- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
We will all find out at the same time and by no later than 7 pm on 26th.- Ricky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Yeah, I am sure I have seen people being progressed... I had given up hope! lol.- Ricky
- Post #15,725
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