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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know the answer to this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi is anyone here with Flex Legal? I have some questions.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    K&L Gates rejection
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For those who are Paralegals - can I ask what your notice is after your probation period? I am a paralegal at the moment and my notice after 6 months probation will be 3 months - and I am wondering if this is industry standard or just my firm. I'm thinking who is gonna wait 3 months to hire a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those who are Paralegals - can I ask what your notice is after your probation period? I am a paralegal at the moment and my notice after 6 months probation will be 3 months - and I am wondering if this is industry standard or just my firm. I'm thinking who is gonna wait 3 months to hire a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For HSF - does anyone know if we did the test last year and passed - then we do not have to re take it? Thanks.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nothing from KL yet, no.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied direct from the firm website. Had several interviews through direct app. I never signed up for agency. Just my experience though.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I see some firms have now opened their vacation scheme apps. I have graduated uni in June and started paralleling that month. I would prefer direct TC app as there are less hurdles, do not have to worry about my annual leave allowance and because VS dates are longer they are more likely to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Which firms take in the most trainees from direct TC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    What is the deal with the Disability Confident scheme that is apparently there to interview disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria? Never had an interview through this lol.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Do you know the reason for this?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks, messaged
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone here interviewed for a paralegal role at Shoosmiths before?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sidley Austin VS apps open. Not to put anyone off applying at all, but I have looked through their trainees on LinkedIn and found only 2 of their 30 trainee cohort who attended state school (granted I probably didn't find everyone). I don't understand why the likes of Legal Cheek don't look...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anything from K&L Gates?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I really am surprised by firms being off put from hiring someone for paralegal over commitment. Firms always say they prefer applicants to have sat the SQE - but why would anyone put them selves through SQE to become a career paralegal?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On paralegal roles - how important is the firm you are a paralegal for and the work that you are doing in securing TC interviews? I like the firm I paralegal for and they are decent firm to work for straight after graduating - but I have been looking for better and have an interview with a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Automatic. The test is the first stage.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Too many firms are like this. Gowling and NRF I can never find.

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