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  1. ohnoselim

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    nope nothing yet my report was a mess too hopefully we hear something back
  2. ohnoselim

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    ive been applying for paralegal roles but they want years of experience...... yet they say they dont need any or its entry level 😐 how is that entry level then sigh
  3. ohnoselim

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    updated statz applications made: 15 rejections: 8 rejected post VI or test : 4 (Taylor Wessing, Trowers, Bristows, Browne Jacobson) waiting to hear back from: Stephenson Harwood Summer VS Shoosmiths TC (rejected for SVS, completed SJT) Farrer & Co TC Brandsmiths VS Freeths (completed...
  4. ohnoselim

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    another direct application completed for wiggin lets hope my ip dream comes true
  5. ohnoselim

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    now that my law degree is done it means more apps its scary finishing a degree i hope i do well lol simkins gave an update, lots of people applied so they'll get back in mid june lets hope its some good news
  6. ohnoselim

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    updated statz applications made: 14 rejections: 8 rejected post VI or test : 4 (Taylor Wessing, Trowers, Bristows, Browne Jacobson) waiting to hear back from: Stephenson Harwood Summer VS Shoosmiths TC (rejected for SVS, completed SJT) Farrer & Co TC Brandsmiths VS Freeths (completed...
  7. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    howard kennedy tc pfo this application cycle has beeen rough, seems to be going nowhere 🫠
  8. ohnoselim

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    another direct tc application submitted time to get back to my assignment grind doesn't stop :)
  9. ohnoselim

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    after the SH test too its not looking good i really liked SH too sigh
  10. ohnoselim

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    mid life assignment crisis i really dk what ill be doing after uni, i need to fill time regardless but all these opportunities just dont want me lool i hope i even graduate i really do not have the funds to be doing the sqe- loan is a complete no go even self-funding- these minimum wage...
  11. ohnoselim

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    lee & thompson rejection post-app this was for a paralegal role to then become a trainee they said it was too early to get an interview and i should consider getting further on with my studies..... i am a graduating this year........
  12. ohnoselim

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    thank you sm that would be great
  13. ohnoselim

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    lit no idea lmao there was some horizontal bars on the first view pages no idea what they stand for and then theres the other ones which are blank too 😭 idek who to contact because its a no reply auto email
  14. ohnoselim

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    idk if my report was correct but did yours just have random bars like is there any text on yours mine is literally just shapes i think something went wrong 😭
  15. ohnoselim

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    so did the SH test and lets just say its not looking good
  16. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone know some firms that have direct TC routes still open and they recruit an even ish number from that route in comparison to VS?
  17. ohnoselim

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    updated statz applications made: 13 rejections: 7 rejected post VI or test or TI : 3 (Taylor Wessing test, Trowers test, Bristows VI ,Browne Jacobson SVS TI) progressing:Stephenson Harwood Summer VS online test to complete waiting to hear back from: Shoosmiths TC (rejected for SVS, completed...
  18. ohnoselim

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    update: browne jacobson Post-TI PFO this is not looking good, i actually think i will not have anything lined up after graduation :/
  19. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    i thought they'd give feedback at that stage? so we should hear back something right?
  20. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    SH online assessment to do anyone have any tips? esp for the VI what are the best ways to succeed in a VI because i fumbled in the Bristows VI

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