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  1. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks a lot for this It was more the fact that I seemed to get “auto-rejected” by Bakers as everyone else’s applications took two months. Thanks for the information though about Macfarlanes as I will have to take a look at that. BCLP I will take a good look at too.
  2. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’ve not got any mitigating circumstances sadly. Bakers last year rejected me after four days so I don’t think they want me. Macfarlanes have rejected me for the vac scheme this year so I cannot apply. Would you say that BCLP is worth a shout? As for W+C, I haven’t had my vac scheme back...
  3. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is great. As I am a non-russell grad with grades below AAB, which of those are still realistic?
  4. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got a pfo
  5. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone here know what vac schemes or direct tc’s are still open yet I have a realistic chance of still getting (large cohort and not near the deadline if rolling)?
  6. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Good luck
  7. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Pwc tend to take on quite a few trainees. In-house tend to vary a lot and only take on a few. Banks , PE Shops and Large ''household names'' like Bupa are the likeliest shouts but will more than likely be grad apprenticeships or self-fund schemes
  8. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bupa might be open In-house is usually a GSA rather than a TC
  9. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Seems I am not allowed to go into detail but it's nothing crazy
  10. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I recall there being a generic why the firm question. It's a part of an amberjack assessment so it will take 30 mins min total.
  11. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Maybe throw an application at the big 4 (law or non-law) as they don't take long and have good training plus exit opps
  12. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Gateley PFO after VI
  13. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    There is a competency question or two and only one take per question
  14. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    What do you need to know?
  15. A worried paralegal

    Howden Legal Internship

    I have heard nothing yet.
  16. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nobody really knows. Perhaps you are right.
  17. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Maybe see if firms offer TCs after the spring vs is done as if so, there might be less spaces in the summer.
  18. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’d maybe try to expand in a way that the word count limits such as going into a particular deal or case or a past open day etc.
  19. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You have mentioned something very true there Going up the ranks tends to move people away rather than towards living near London. One of the perks of being allowed hybrid is that these partners don’t have to commute as much.
  20. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

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