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TCLA Community Assistant reacted to Amma Usman's post in the thread TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5 with
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This is a really good question. I had wondered about it a lot whilst applying. I later realised the number doesn’t really matter (at... -
TCLA Community Assistant replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.This will vary significantly from firm to firm. I wouldn't say that there is a "general" figure unfortunately as it really depends on...
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TCLA Community Assistant reacted to futuretraineesolicitor's post in the thread TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5 with ✅ Agree.how many questions at most should we ask partners, grad rec and trainees at an ac, i was thinking 2 for partners and grad rec but more...
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TCLA Community Assistant replied to the thread TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5.In an interview or a 1-2-1 assessment where they ask you if you have any questions. Plan to ask two as a minimum but have 3-4 up your...
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TCLA Community Assistant reacted to average_jo123's post in the thread SQE Tell-all: All questions welcome with ℹ️ Informative.Subject-specific advice for SQE1 I've seen quite a few questions floating around here as well as Reddit about which topics you could...
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TCLA Community Assistant reacted to efm99's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with 🤝 Friendly.Thank you for your thoughtful response. It is a silver circle firm, so I am a little surprised at the poor communication, but I know...
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TCLA Community Assistant reacted to tarastar's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with ✅ Agree.Is it disadvantageous to refer to the role as 'trainee' or 'trainee solicitor' in training contract applications when the (US) firm...
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TCLA Community Assistant replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.No - this will not be an issue even if you are applying to a US firm. I would try to use the term that the firm uses if you can, but...
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Update for anyone with this same issue: The 2:2 did not impact me in securing vacation schemes. Some firms asked about it, but did not...
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TCLA Community Assistant reacted to average_jo123's post in the thread SQE Tell-all: All questions welcome with ℹ️ Informative.Note-taking and flashcards The way the course was structured (at least when I studied it) was each week you need to prep for your...
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TCLA Community Assistant replied to the thread SQE Tell-all: All questions welcome.Thank you so much for these detailed posts! It’s really great to have so much insight from someone who has gone through this process.
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TCLA Community Assistant reacted to average_jo123's post in the thread SQE Tell-all: All questions welcome with Like.
Before starting the prep course I took a gap year before starting my prep course, and I remember feeling extremely anxious about getting...
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TCLA Community Assistant reacted to ReedSmithBecca's post in the thread TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5 with Like.
Hi all, I'm excited to share that we have opened a Direct TC route at Reed Smith! We are accepting applications from gradates (including...
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TCLA Community Assistant replied to the thread TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5.Just an FYI for those wanting to make Direct TC applications:
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TCLA Community Assistant reacted to average_jo123's post in the thread SQE Tell-all: All questions welcome with Like.
Hi all, this forum has been such a lifesaver when I was prepping for SQE1 so I thought I'd come back and return the favour. About me...
