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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know when PMC may get back to us or HFW? HFW state they are rolling but I haven't seen any ACs sent out yet for direct TCs
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can someone please advise on this - I am soon to be a graduate, so I have applied for numerous paralegal and legal assistant roles. I have experience at a range of law firms (although not necessarily city/commercial), completed a vacation scheme last year and have volunteered at a law clinic as...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard from HFW for direct TCs yet?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have just had two emails in the past couple of weeks stating that they are still reviewing applications and will be in touch in due course. (But nothing to do with next steps etc)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone have any advice on the White & Case cover letter? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know any firms actively recruiting for paralegal roles?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much, this advice is really helpful moving forward.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much, your suggestions are really helpful
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone! Does anyone have any advice on how best to answer this question or what things I could focus on as I am struggling to think of ideas: If you were to create a new law, what would it be and why? (250) Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Baker McKenzie rejection but received 2 emails
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have an email address to HR for HFW (not their early careers contact but for general HR enquiries) - cannot seem to find it anywhere?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hopefully they give us an update soon :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I haven't heard from them either but it is true that it is application and then straight to AC if successful
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much, that really helps
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker, what is your advice on following up with firms - i.e., for application updates?

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