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    Hi, I am due to start my TC in 2024, and have been paralegalling with the firm since the graduating, and receiving the offer, in 2021. This means I will be leaving the firm this September to commence the SQE, but we haven't yet had any information re: the details of the course. Could anyome...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, It said for the TC too. But then the follow up email from GR kind of covered the fact it is for the placement - wouldn't you agree?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! For the Leeds office :)
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    Shoosmiths VI - anyone else?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Aaaahhh got the SPB Summer Vac Scheme offer - thrilled isn't the word!! 😆
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    Well done, May I ask which office this is and when you applied?
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    Has everyone that has received their rejections from Squires applied to the London office?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    So sorry to hear this, keep your fingers crossed for the other applications! Just a query but have your other apps been Leeds offices, and have you heard anything?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm so sorry to hear this Flora. May I ask which office(s) you applied to?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm sorry to hear this, was this for London? Hope your others apps go well ☺️
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