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Recent content by x_law2004

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone heard from pinsent masons or gowling?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ahhhh I am confused as I haven't received the wg, I've passed the test and reached VI stage with them before, so I'm not sure if I just applied too late haha.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Okay i'm sorry it was genuinely just a question, some people just want some extra clarity as they second guess things :')
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have read it. It was just a question to double check as it also says graduates currently completing the PGDL, which I am
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    can anyone help, im a current pgdl student and will sit sqe1 in jan 2027, do i apply for a&o's 2027 or 2028 training contract? I've emailed but had no reply :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm doing the PGDL, for the Slaughter and May vac schemes would i count as a law student now?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! I thought so : )
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Please give a brief summary of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements gained at School, University, Law School or in employment. - Can this be bullet points as i only have 100 words or should i try to explain them in sentences? also, if some...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    for the linklaters app form, how do i put my undergrad and postgrad as it seems to only reference undergraduate as it says 'is your undergrad degree law or non-law' then do you have an additional undergrad degree to add? I'm a little confused on where to put my postgrad
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope. The confirmation email (I’m guessing you got too) said we should hear back by March 💀so it seems like that’s not been updated , so have no idea how it’ll go!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone hear back from Perkins coie post interview? I know offers are out but really thought I would’ve at least received a rejection

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