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  1. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey guys, I need some insight/advice. I've just been offered an interview for an internship in-house. It also offers a secondment to law firms Gowling WLG, Baker McKenzie, Mayer Brown, etc. I've only just been invited to interview today and I'll be meeting them for 30 mins. they said I don't...
  2. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think people get nervous and don’t want to give a bad image or anything. In my AC which was not a US or MC/SC but a European firm, everyone was silent. Especially when we were with trainees who were just chatting to us at the end of the whole process for like an hour. The trainees had to...
  3. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just a question about references. I have handed in a CV with volunteer and work experience. I'm interested in what companies including law firms look for when checking up on your employment and volunteering history? Do they check on the role and things you did as well? Or do they mostly just...
  4. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just to be clear is an arrangement to pay the same? Especially if it’s paid off?
  5. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Its only on major things like credit cards, student overdrafts etc. If you go over the limit or don't pay it on time then it could go on your credit report. Depnding on how serious it is and how long for. Defaults are when you don't pay back on a credit arrangement for more than 3months or have...
  6. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Eesh, Credit Report looking a lil teccky! Jokes aside. I was worried about this too because I've recently graduated and have been unemployed for a while and had a horrible housing situation in uni which has messed me a lil bit and left me worse for wear unfortunately. I have an interview for...
  7. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    so unfair! sounds great what you did, but i guess you have to do EXACTLY what is asked of
  8. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    CPS Paralegal PFO
  9. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got a 9 in clients, 5 on Firm and 4 for people. High on both numerical and verbal
  10. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does anyone have advise for the clyde and co cappfinity test?
  11. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    umm...
  12. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do we essentially have to full mark the amberjacks to be considered?
  13. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Oof don't deep it when it ain't happened yet! Don't get too much dip on your chip. You've done so well to get here. So I wouldn't stress about that when you aren't close to knowing what you'll even wear on the first day.
  14. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Spelling mistake in the application from the firm! I believe this is enough for rejecting the candidate from the cycle.
  15. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Think we need some seminars on the Amberjack's ngl.
  16. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mills and Reeve PFO
  17. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Nah I’m not doing it on my phone😭I got the invite from a firm today and clicked on the link through my phone which took me straight to the test. I was so shocked. Then I saw this woman and thought Jesus she’s gonna be showing up forever - at least until I secure a VS🤣or firms decide on some...
  18. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s our 5th date now in the past 3 months. Hopefully we progress to the next stage this time round! We’ve only been meeting online but this time I think I’ll get an in person Fingers crossed😌
  19. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If I complete an apprenticeship through an in-house role, how are my post-qualification experiences impacted? As I will have completed my qualifications and training at a non-law firm, will it be harder for me to lateral? Especially for a private practice role.
  20. bangarangbass39

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any responses from 10k Black Interns?

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