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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    ok great, i had it on Friday. Honestly, the wait is killing me.... is this for spring or summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone who had their Jones Day interview last week got their results back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Jones Day interview invite! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    jones day requested academic reference :) this is for summer vs
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    How to Prepare for Simmons & Simmons Online Exam?

    Thank you for your insight! this really helps :)
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    How to Prepare for Simmons & Simmons Online Exam?

    hey! did you manage to attempt the assessment? if so, can you share your insights as to how it went? :) thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone submitted their A&O summer VS and not yet received the SJT? I applied a week ago and have not yet heard since....
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    LPC Study Guides advice

    Thank you so much for your advice! really appreciate it! :)
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    LPC Study Guides advice

    I am currently studying the LPC at Ulaw and am considering purchasing one of the study guides. While the textbooks made by our uni help, I was thinking of getting a study guide that could possibly get me into that distinction level. I heard 'LPC Buddy' and 'LPC Answered' are good sources. Does...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    NRF telephone interview! any tips would be greatly greatly appreciated! :) As this is my first ever Ti, I'd also be grateful to know how to prepare and what I should be expecting etc. So far I had interviews/ACs with Withers, CC, Macfarlanes and Harbottle so I would love to share my experience...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    heard back today. Interview invite!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    took 2 weeks to receive the test!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi has anyone received a rejection from BCLP TC? I haven't heard from them for ages!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    it took me nearly a month to get the test so I don't think it's automatic
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone! Has anyone heard back from BCLP post-test? It's for 2024 direct TC!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    thank you! out of curiosity, did you apply for vac schemes or direct tc?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    no VS at all. To give you more hope, I'm a non-law applicant who graduated with a so-so grade. Plus, I'm an international student so English is not my first language and sadly i didn't have had the chance to apply to any vac schemes! but I've been getting direct tc interview invites (AC) from...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    i wonder whether BCLP screens all applications before sending out their SJT tests? i see many vac schemers who have received an automated email from BCLP to take the SJT test...so it looks like the process is different from direct tcs? can anyone clarify this please?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    oh wow, thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back from BCLP direct TC (post-app)? Haven't received the link for their sjt test since I applied last week...should i email the grad team or just wait?

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