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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    have people heard back from mishcon??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i got average for all the mayer brown test sections - do i stand any chance?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HL lift off PFO!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ah I did mine on 22nd! guess I'll have to wait a bit longer!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    congrats! when did you submit your VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    when an application asks, 'what skills would make you good trainee solicitor at XYZ firm' are you meant to be specific about the firm or more general like - good at communication because that's important as a lawyer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone heard from forsters?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    how long did it take to hear back from HSF post report? I got the report instantly. is that a bad sign
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    literally 2 minutes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    when did you submit your VI? I did mine 5 days ago and waiting now
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for the mishcon vac scheme, the section on activities and achievements, did people put uni societies? what are we meant to put there? cause we can only do 4 work experiences, so figured it makes sense to do societies.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to Bird&Bird and Mayer Brown on the 29th and 30th, respectively, but haven't received any WGs or SJTs to complete. Should I follow up or just expect them next week?
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    Does my non-law work experience undermine me?

    I recently completed a research internship at Oxford University, but it was not about law but about my sociology degree. I fear it doesn't match my current applications to commercial law firms. Surely, these firms will question my drive for commercial law if I am doing non-law internships that...
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