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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

PinkZebra67

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serious question for all of you on here - idk how many of you are out of uni but do you seriously recommend paralegalling if you’re still without a tc? I’ve heard mixed thoughts about it and have heard the horror stories where people get stuck in their role with no chance of progression please let me know your thoughts for what jobs I should realistically be looking to do / what to apply for come September 🫶🏻
 

Donuttime

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    serious question for all of you on here - idk how many of you are out of uni but do you seriously recommend paralegalling if you’re still without a tc? I’ve heard mixed thoughts about it and have heard the horror stories where people get stuck in their role with no chance of progression please let me know your thoughts for what jobs I should realistically be looking to do / what to apply for come September 🫶🏻
    Any corporate job really if you’re talking about corporate work. , I’d suggest do the one that’s best pay and works logistically for you. You can gain a range of experiences from any job people just paralegal because it’s associated with law/the career path most people want to go down
     
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    I still haven’t heard anything from travers smith….should I consider this a good sign, or? 😃 also does anyone know if travers smith is serious about interviewing people who disclose they have a disability on their application, provided they meet the minimum requirements? I have ADHD and disclosed that, but I have friends today who also disclosed theirs + met the minimum requirements and they just got PFO. Also, I applied kinda early (December 24th) so perhaps they’re working backwards and that’s why I haven’t heard? I’m just confused lol
     

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