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  1. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    here's the Trump letters to the law firms about their DEI policies: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/Law_Firm_Letters_-_03.17.2025.pdf They state: * firms rapidly increased their % of women, LGBTQ+ and ethnic minority partners/associates * this took place so rapidly that it is...
  2. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114197044617921519 The ban on PW working with the government has been withdrawn in return for them making concessions - no more DEI, and their pro bono to be directed towards Trump-approved causes (listed below). A lot of people are saying that...
  3. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thelawyer uses Wordpress back end. Said Wordpress REST API is publicly exposed, and contains all the content for all the articles in JSON. thelawyer has made a rather basic attempt to obfuscate this by adding a second / (which doesn't change its destination) and then blocking accesses to the...
  4. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It's not clear how legal it is to bypass paywalls. You can read about a popular tool that does this here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bypass_Paywalls_Clean
  5. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Incidentally I understand that from 2026 post-grad finance is being reformed so you will be able to get a maintenance loan , which isn't currently available, and, additionally, a Sharia-compliant loan will be made available
  6. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It depends on the level of grant, but students at ulaw/bpp don't have demanding schedules in terms of having to be at uni: it would just be two or three days a week. In addition, there are lots of holidays and study weeks, so the actual number of days you have to turn up is a really small...
  7. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I just fiddled a bit and it appears it's now mostly impossible, but can sometimes be done. So: 1. all submitted and unsubmitted applications appear at https://portal.vantageapp.io/applications 2. unsubmitted ones will have a 'complete' button. 3. submitted ones they've specifically disabled it...
  8. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I def would have applied to Spring or both, lol. No invite. Maybe they don't like repeat applicants!? Also maybe I'm dumb, but SH uses Candid ATS (Vantage) and I think you can't view submitted applications. Am I wrong?
  9. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Your response (or lack of one) needs to consider your best interests. For example: firm B is your dream firm and you would not consider working for firm A instead: just ignore the email, you've already communicated with firm A professionally about why you have declined, and there's no benefit...
  10. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Finally received PFO from Linklaters Singapore after 3 months and six days. Poor on their part tbh, not a word of contact in between.
  11. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied on the deadline and haven't heard anything; I thought my application was quite 'ok', so I'm working on the assumption that they've not read them all yet, but who knows. I got progressed last year, and I hope/think my application this year was better.
  12. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    when did you apply?
  13. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I found a better one! https://gemini.google.com/ Choose deep research!
  14. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bevan Brittan ? Sent me a PFO at 16:57!
  15. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It might be worth clarifying that it is likely to be called a "PGDL", but that PGDL and GDL are the same thing in theory - both were once the Common Professional Examination to allow qualification to both solicitor and barrister. BPP, one of the two main private universities supplying most law...
  16. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Here's Amberjack's description of their four pillars https://www.weareamberjack.com/why-assessments-for-potential-are-key-to-long-term-success/ Digital Mindset: The natural inclination towards technical solutions, automation, and digitalisation are important indicators of potential. With...
  17. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For clarification, Amberjack doesn't always have four pillars, although that's the most common version. E.g., A&O Shearman: Resilience Collaboration Adaptability Drive and Motivation Intellectual Curiosity Organisation Mills & Reeve Resilience Collaboration Client Focused Analysis & Problem...
  18. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    mm, the maths I find can be a bit random, like it's not difficult maths but more about reading?! for the SJT what I would suggest you do is try and find out the pillars BEFORE the test, and think about what they are targeting in the question. If you score poorly on a particular pillar you are...
  19. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What part of the test do you struggle with? SJT, verbal or numerical?
  20. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I agree, and just to add there are differences at a statutory level. In particular, s 1(1)(f) of the Legal Services Act 2007 has the objective of "encouraging an independent, strong, diverse and effective legal profession". The SRA was created under the LSA, so it's absolutely woven into the...

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