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Recent content by Sarah.lyon

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi - I'm applying for an open day at a firm that I also attended last year (but then did not go on to secure a training contract with). Is it okay to refer back to last year's open day when answering 'why would you like to attend the open day' eg. explaining what I found interesting at the open...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve still not heard back, chased them earlier and they said outcomes are being sent today - bit late in the day though!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    After some advice please - there's a couple of direct training contract applications still open until later this month that I'm interested in. I've not had enough time to research/prepare as much as I'd like so trying to weigh up whether it's worth rushing an application now or just waiting...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did you apply for the 2025 training contract by 31st July? I haven’t heard anything either!

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