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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thank you all! I wasn’t allowed to disclose the firm earlier but am able to now, it’s Squire Patton Boggs. 😊
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hi everyone. I just wanted to say that I was offered a training contract from a US firm (a number one choice and dream firm of mine!). I have made applications for the past 3 years and have finally secured a TC. This was going to be my last and I was honestly going to give up after this...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Has anyone heard back from Sky post SHL tests?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone managed to complete the SHL tests for Sky?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi guys. What sort of tests crop up in the SHL tests? (I’ve been told it’s 45 mins.)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone received the confirmation pack from SPB? Am I right in assuming that their VS is taking place in person?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone on the forum applied for the trainee solicitor role with Zoopla?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone on the forum applied for the trainee solicitor role with Zoopla?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I’ve checked the SRA website and that’s definitely not true. You pick one or the other, there’s no crossover, that would just be messy for everyone involved.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    The latter isn’t true right? I’m pretty sure if you’ve done the LPC that’s it, you don’t need to go down the SQE route.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi I did their app a year ago and got through to their AC. I talked about why them. However since they are a commercial firm, this will end up factoring into your answer anyway - at least it did with mine. Hope this helps.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I assume this is the case particularly when you do not have serious mitigating circumstances that contributed to your lower grades? I am in a similar situation, however there have been circumstances beyond my control that have contributed.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same here! Applied in November and expected the PFO lol
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Kennedys post SST? They said they would provide an update by 15 February.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Wow.. just read this. I’ve never considered applying to Cleary and after this I definitely won’t be lol
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Are you sure? On the instructions it did not state that time spent is taken into account..
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    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    Sorry to hear that. I hope your other apps go well, good luck!
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    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    Has anyone heard back about the AC for the London office?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey really sorry to hear about your rejection. Just FYI Squire did not offer any TC’s to their Manchester vac schemers last year and instead invited the strong performing candidates back on for the 2021 summer scheme. It could just be a case of them not having spaces. I hope your other apps go well!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry to hear! Was this for the VS?

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