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    just wanted to mention to anyone who has received a TC and is eligible for the LPC - it’s worth asking your firm. My offer letter stated sponsorship for the LLM SQE1&2, but I asked if I could switch to the LPC MSc as I am a 2020 LLB grad and eligible and they said yes! Not sure how every firm...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So so happy as I have just been offered a TC with Gateley after a successful VS!!! Here for all the 2020 grads✨🫶🏼 3 years of this cycle sh*t and I can finally put it to rest!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone else find it hard on a VS to connect/chat with associates and above? I never want to bother them because they seem so busy but don’t want to be marked down for lack of comms with the wider team that I’m placed in!
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    I’ve done this before for short term jobs etc. it’s just easier so when they do ask for a reference, you can pick from the ones on your cv (most recent and most favourable). The only thing it might do is prompt a question on a gap in your cv for timing for where that job would’ve been. I feel...
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