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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi everyone, With the qualifier "Is this law-related work experience?", do we feel this only covers experience specifically within a law firm? I'm a career changer, and have client-side legal experience from dealing with matters, and have also worked in legal recruitment. In addition, where do...
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    Hello - I'm a mid-30s Career Changer

    Hello everyone, A pleasure to meet you! I’m a mid-30s career changer who studied law at an RG in the late 00s. I attempted to pursue a career in law after university, but being honest, I wasn’t mature enough at the time and didn’t appreciate the effort needed, or how much more I should have...

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