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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from michelmores post test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't even wanna talk about how the VI went... I didn't think I would be nervous but when it came down to it??? Shaky, quiet voice was really in full force lol 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think I could genuinely cry with how badly my amberjack test went. I'm trying to be kind to myself in that it was my first experience with anything of this sort, but I am so disappointed and upset -apologies for the self pity
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What is the best way to prepare for a VI? I've never done one of these before so have no idea what to expect!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for linking these, Amma!! Super helpful :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wow! Thank you so much for your detailed reply!! This might sound silly, but consistency is something that goes completely over my head with SJT. Like you said, I am definitely a person who will try to show that I can do it all, but trying to showcase that in SJTs may not be the best course of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is there any way (alongside practice tests) that one can prepare for an Amberjack test? I've never done one of these before so don't really know how to adequately prepare. Any tips would be appreciated!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Is 2 months ahead of the deadline too early to send in a DTC application to a non-rolling firm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Michelmores online assessment invite!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For questions like 'what aspects of the solicitor role do you find most interesting', should a lot of the focus be on commercial-driven interests?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Genuinely find it odd that people judge others on the colour of their suit of all things??
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    Burges Salmon - Direct TC

    Hey Amma, Thank you for your reply!! I stupidly worded this and actually meant to ask 'does anyone know anyone who has ever received one'!! Obviously there must be a people that have since the route is open, but just wanted ask anyway haha
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    Burges Salmon - Direct TC

    Hello! Does anyone know anyone who has received a Burges Salmon TC from the direct TC route?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Wow, that is motivation alright! Thank you for the response!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone gotten past the application stage for a direct TC despite having minimal legal experience/ career experience more generally?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Someone please offer some advice... I was planning on applying for Burges Salmon's direct TC, however I am unsure whether it may be wiser to wait and apply for the vac scheme when it opens up in autumn. I don't think I'd be able to apply for the upcoming vac schemes if I get rejected from...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How feasible is it to write 1800 words in a day? Asking for a friend (it’s me, I’m the friend)

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