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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    aim is to start with my applications from tomorrow 👍 first task is to update my CV and structure my mitigating circumstances section
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    Advice for a Non-Law Student

    I have thought about aspects to include when declaring the mitigating circumstances and have messaged you my thoughts :)
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    Advice for a Non-Law Student

    Thank you so much for your response and positive words. I definitely will be contacting you over the course of this week to determine how to best phrase why I changed courses. As I do not want to paint it in a negative light. Thank you again for offering to help :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would include it, but definitely mention that you haven’t started it just yet. State what you hope to learn and also how the job will help you expand your current skill set :)
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    Advice for a Non-Law Student

    Hi all, very nervous to post this but I needed some advice. I originally undertook a Law degree and achieved a first class average in my first year. I further participated in various First Year Insight Schemes. Due to severe mental health issues in my second year, I was forced to quit and was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, very nervous to post this but I needed some advice. I originally undertook a Law degree and achieved a first class average in my first year. I further participated in various First Year Insight Schemes. Due to severe mental health issues in my second year, I was forced to quit and was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    any advice on the gibson dunn interview? is it purely based on my application or is it combined with strengths based questions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    thank you! heard back yesterday and applied on deadline day:)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hey! i applied on the deadline day:)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    gibson dunn first stage interview, anyone got any advice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    debevoise PFO, despite them saying my application was impressive
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hey! congratulations for your offer of a vacation scheme from addleshaw goddard :) that’s amazing news! i applied to the manchester office and haven’t yet heard back from my VI. would you mind possibly saying which office you applied for? and how long you were given between hearing back from the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Trowers Hamlins text invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hogan Lovells PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    how long did it take people to hear back from HSF following ACs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    any last minute tips for penningtons manches cooper assessment centre?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    i haven’t heard back from them either
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    i have my AC for penningtons on monday, very nervous
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    gateley interactive assessment invite
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone heard anything from addleshaw goddard’s manchester branch?

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