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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Working on my application for Ashurst and one of the question asks "provide some examples of the key skills that you have gained through your work experience, extracurricular activities...you think would make you a good trainee at Ashurst" and the next questions asks "tell us about your hobbies...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard back from Dentons post app ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did anyone apply to CC Middle East ? Just got a PFO
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi guys and @Jessica Booker may I ask what the general position of law firms are regarding mitigating circumstances? Will it affect my application ? I got a 2:1 overall for my degree but in my second year, I had a 56% overall percentage. Just prior to my exam period, my father was diagnosed...

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