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    bbc graduate solicitor apprenticeship

    Has anyone heard back from the written exercise? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is there anywhere to check firm’s VS conversion rates to TCs? Thank you for any help!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Is the Mishcon Spring vacation scheme process still ongoing or have all the offers been given out does anyone know?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hello, @Jessica Booker If you know you can’t do the summer vacation scheme that you applied for at a firm and you are waiting to hear back from the video interview - would it be worth emailing to see if you can be considered for their Spring scheme instead? Should I wait to see if I actually...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it could be to do when you submitted it, I submitted early Feb (sorry said Jan before my mistake!)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When did you submit yours out of interest?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes I was thinking that really hope it’s an automated one 🤣🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Such random timing!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven’t got one yet😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ok thank you! Sorry one more q- Do you think it matters if I call or email?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker, if you know that you’ve been offered a place at a firm because they rang you but they haven’t sent the offer letter in over 2 weeks - should I send a follow-up email/ring them? I have received another offer since and there is a small chance that the placements...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I didn’t get the email and I completed the VI
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    Hi! Congrats for the AC, I really wouldn’t worry about it being virtual, if anything I found...

    Hi! Congrats for the AC, I really wouldn’t worry about it being virtual, if anything I found that nicer because you’re in the comfort of your own home and feels less pressurised. I’d recommend making sure you have a good internet connection etc and to have a list of experiences you can draw upon...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from penningtons manches cooper ( PMC ) post ac? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does everyone who applies to Mishcon get a video interview?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do you by any chance know if we are allowed to use bullet points? There wasn’t any guidance on this
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes same! There’s so much I find to mention - good luck with yours!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How is everyone finding the written task? I’m struggling with the word count!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you, good luck with the rest of your apps 🌟
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much, very helpful!

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