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Recent content by Ricky

  1. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Massive Congratulations!
  2. Ricky

    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.
  3. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It sounds like what happens under the table at a dinner date after a few drinks.... 🤣
  4. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Three weeks of interviews - outcomes mid-March.
  5. Ricky

    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.
  6. Ricky

    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.
  7. Ricky

    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."
  8. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When are the interviews being held?
  9. Ricky

    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.
  10. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well, people praised one of my answers, so I have got my hopes up now, ahah!
  11. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They couldn't have sent any invites out as I haven't received one yet.... 🤣
  12. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No news is good news at this point!
  13. Ricky

    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...
  14. Ricky

    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.
  15. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah, I am sure I have seen people being progressed... I had given up hope! lol.

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