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    Cannot access Gold Member's Forum

    Hi @Erin , I purchased the gold membership 2 days ago. ,May I kindly ask whether you can also edit my permissions enabling me to have full access please. Best, Sarah
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What does PFO stand for?
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    Video interviews - tips and tricks

    Thanks Jessica :)
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    Video interviews - tips and tricks

    Apologies, I didn't do the above. I will send over an email to request the video link. Thank you Jaysen!
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    Video interviews - tips and tricks

    Hi TCLA Team, Every time I click on the video stimulator option on the TCLA website, I am automatically logged out of my premium account. May I kindly ask whether someone could assist me please? I am really keen to get some practice before my upcoming interview. Thank you
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Thank you Jessica.
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Will anyone be able to advise how to list our academics and % on the CV. I am applying for their direct TC. My CV is quite lengthy, more than 2 pages due to my legal experiences and curricular activities. Do you think sending a CV that is 2 1/2 pages long okay or should I strictly keep it to 2...
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Hi, can I ask whether you applied for their TC and whether this was still necessary?
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    Question for the Application Form

    Oh snap, in that case I have misinterpreted the question. I genuinely thought they wanted to see who we knew at the firm and it was an opportunity to demonstrate our connections to the firm etc lol. Thanks
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    Question for the Application Form

    Hi All. I have a quick urgent question. If I connected with a lawyer or a partner at the firm I am applying to via LinkedIn and established a rapport with them via the platform or in a virtual meeting. What is the best way to describe my relationship with them pls? This is to answer a...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nope I am still waiting to hear back.
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    Thank you !!
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    Sarah's journey into law

    Thank you so much Naomi. I appreciate your kind words and offer to help ! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey where can I find @Ricky 's approach? I am currently trying to answer this in my Reed Smitth research question application which is due tomorrow
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    Thanks for this Jaysen
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    Sarah's journey into law

    I encountered intermittent delay when trying to upload my Skadden application on the day of the deadline and I really worked hard on this application. I never foresaw this issue and it really ruined my New years day. I was feeling down but I am taking this as a lesson to never submit or leave...
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    Freshfields TC application form glitch??

    Hi, I am on their website and cannot find a link or instructions about the personal statement they expect applicants to write. May I ask where you found out the word count?
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    Application review - BCLP

    Thank you Jess, that's a good point!
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    Application review - BCLP

    Hi all, May I ask on an application under work experience do you think it is appropriate to name drop a future trainee if I have previously worked with them in a different company. For example: I worked as part of a team of 20 paralegals including [NAME OF PERSON] (now Trainee solicitor or...
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    Application review - BCLP

    Thank you so much Jaysen - I am extremely grateful. I am just finishing the last question and then I will send it across.

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