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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    sorry to hear this. When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry to hear this. Was this for the TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    would you recommend to explain that you have other offers coming in or just politely ask for an update? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone heard from PMC post AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If anyone has done Mishcon’a video interview before, please could you message me? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone had a PFO from Mishcon, Osborne Clarke or Pinsent Masons? (london & vac schemes) Edit: I heard back from Mishcon on 1/02
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much, this is really helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I wondered if you had any tips please on answering the question “who are our competitors”, I’m finding it difficult to know which firms to mention but I know it should probably be those with similar areas of law and sectors. I am applying to a regional office so should I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hello! If anyone has had an assessment centre with Penningtons Manches Cooper, please could you message me? thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from Fieldfisher post AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you 🤩 which office did you apply for? I applied quite near the deadline to the london one
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    BBC Solicitor Apprenticeship

    I haven’t heard anything yet either
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats for getting the AC!! Was that you submitted the application or online test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats!! When did you apply?

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