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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Osborne Clarke grad most recent Instagram post says the assessment centre will have a competency interview with two partners? I am so confused
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What is a 'commercial exercise' at an AC likely to involve?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ok has anyone ever actually thought that a pre-recorded video interview went well? I always get so nervous and you can hear it in my voice - is this normal and can I still progress to the next stage
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What do i have to wear for ACs? I hate corporate clothes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    hi everyone! just contingency planning here... what is the job market and application process for paralegal roles like? I am in my penultimate year so have another chance next year to secure a TC, but failing that I will want to apply for a paralegal role. Is it super competitive? Do most places...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all - I have two ACs coming up in two weeks from now, these are my first ever - when should I start preparing for them and how intensive should the preparation be?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mills and Reeve AC!!! FIrst one ever
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Did you guys get emailed your Linklaters report or did it appear on the application portal?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica! I was wondering if you had any advice on how to approach this question or what sort of things to include 'Name a business you admire for its strategy, tell us why and tell us what you consider will be important to the business in terms of the legal services which it sources.'...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have any points on how you would approach this application question? Really appreciated 'Name a business you admire for its strategy, tell us why and tell us what you consider will be important to the business in terms of the legal services which it sources.'
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is it useful to include virtual webinars that firms have hosted that you attended in your application questions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Summer internship to the Birmingham office x
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back from Slaughter for direct TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have any success stories of people with poor A levels securing TCs? I got ABC and all my other academics are strong (gcses, undergrad and postgrad) but I still feel like they hold me back - advice????
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    https://www.gld-qualified.co.uk/application-process/ on this web page
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone recommend a CV template for applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone applied to the Government Legal Trainee Scheme? I'm really confused by their application process, it says it has closed for 2021 on GOV.uk then on a different page says this: "We welcome applications on a continuous basis between 3rd September 2021 and 2nd March 2022. Applications...

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