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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker, what would you recommend the cover letter divide to be for why law, why the firm, and why you - my section on why the firm is the longest with 2 paragraphs (but I have linked personal experiences/interests in there, as it is relevant to the firm's practice areas) and my other...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker, how long would you recommend spending on an application/how long should one application realistically take - I know it depends on the number of questions etc but lets say it is a firm with 2/3 application questions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, if someone has attended RPC's open day, what top tips would you give for the application? Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker. When writing a cover letter on Word, that is intending to be attached, what would you recommend the margin size to be? (Should it be normal or narrow and how strict are firms with this?) Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you, I will follow the structure, as the application is just a CV and cover letter itself.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker, when applying to smaller commercial firms and they ask for a cover letter, should you still follow the traditional why law, why the firm and why you structure?
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    Paralegal Roles

    Thank you @Jessica Booker.
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    Paralegal Roles

    Hi @Jessica Booker, do you know how far in advance firms tend to recruit paralegals/legal assistants and what is the best way to go about this, as I am applying for vac schemes/TCs but would like to secure something for when I graduate in May. Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you, this is very helpful.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker, when answering a commercial news story question, can you talk about something that has been on-going for a year, or should you choose something more recent? Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know if Kennedys tend to have the same application questions for their direct TCs and SQE Training Programme?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No worries, hopefully I will hear back from graduate recruitment.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I am looking to apply to Kennedys for a direct TC this cycle, but I have seen conflicting information, which states that graduates can only apply. I will be finishing my law degree in May 2025. @Jessica Booker do you have any insight into this? I have emailed HR to ask as well.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, can someone please PM me if you have attended HFW's assessment centre before.
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