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    Virtual Interviews - Zero confidence!!

    @SoStressed!! to add to Abbie's advice, I would recommend jotting down some bullet point answers to some questions that are likely to come up (why this firm, commercial news story, competencies) and then practice those by recording yourself on your phone under timed pressure. It really helped me...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    That's crazy! I had the same response but this was back in May!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HUGE CONGRATULATIONS from a fellow 7 cycle applicant!! It's an amazing feeling when the hard work pays off!!💓 Enjoy this moment for as long as you can.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had the news a little while back now but I am so happy to share that I've secured a training contract! ✨ For so long, this felt so far out of reach for me. I'm not embarrassed to say it's taken me 7 cycles of applications to get here. I really hope that sharing this gives other members out...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Usually call for offers. Emails if unsuccessful usually. I think offers go first in case people don’t accept and they need to pull from a reserve group
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    second year grade results (another one...)

    Yes, ofc! Happy to help and share my experience. I think it's great to make more applications if you can and doing more helps you get better at making quality applications, however looking back, I wish I hadn't put so much pressure on myself to bag a TC before graduation. Thankfully things...
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    second year grade results (another one...)

    Hi @floral.tcla, I am sure others will weigh in but for firms like Dentons / CMS / Eversheds / Pinsents, I am pretty sure those grades are fine (especially coming from Cambridge!). It sounds like you've already got a strong profile from what you've described so I think you're definitely in with...
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    Training Contract - Invited to an Assessment Centre at Howard Kennedy - What do I do

    Further to Amma's super helpful advice above, I would also add that you should look at how commercial news / events/ themes apply to the practice areas that HK does. It's impossible to know everything but my advice would be to make notes on a handful of key stories and use the PESTLE structure...
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    Kennedys SQE Recruitment

    I am glad I am not the only one who felt this way. I thought their AC was very impersonal and "tick boxy" compared to other firms. Speaks volumes about the firm IMO. The lack of transparency about the number of spaces actually available and the surprise additional final interview stage was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The admin office for my uni also refused to do this. The personal tutor had a rule that she would only respond to reference requests from second year students which was really unhelpful. Thankfully, I've never had a law firm actually reach out to academic referees or I don't know what I will do
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah, had a Peters & Peters PFO last Friday
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is based only on people I know, but I have noticed that they tend to like people with an international element to their profile. Whether that be someone who has worked abroad for a while, speaks different languages, grew up in a different country.
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    My Journey to TC

    I'm sorry to hear about the PFO post-AC. Post-AC PFOs always sting more :( But you should be so proud of yourself on bagging a VS! It's insanely competitive at the moment so you must be a top candidate. Happy to chat in DMs if you like. I've definitely had my fair share of low points over the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    AG PFO post-app at long last!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! About half an hour ago
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bates Wells VS offer! I was overthinking and doubting myself so much after the AC so this has come as a surprise 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from Bates Wells post-AC today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, I did mine last week. We got told we would hear back early this week (Mon/Tues).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m sorry 😔 I’m in the same boat. Do you think you’ll ask for feedback? It’s disappointing that they haven’t offered it
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Thank you. Luckily I’ve had other opportunities come up. It was for prof liability SQE

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