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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not sure if anyone’s replied to this but yes, conversation course first then SQE exams after
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    BPP SQE September 2023 start dates

    Hi! I’m starting then too, induction week is 9th September :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Last year they interviewed around 100 - 130 people for 60 vac scheme places so I think they just take time to make sure they read each application fully before inviting to interview :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I heard back last year with an interview in April so it could be a while yet!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Travers get back to people between feb and April :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Last year I applied on the deadline (mid Jan) and heard back in the first week of April :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This comment, and your user name, are in extremely poor taste
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I did this last year and they recommended to apply much earlier in the application window as they recruit on a rolling basis and had already filled up all AC slots by mid December :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not sure of an exact conversation rate as it will differ each year. This year they have 100 VS places and 40 TC places but they also have the direct route. On my scheme in July there were 20 people and 9 of us were offered TCs if that helps at all!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Feel free to ask any questions! I did the summer scheme and now a future trainee there. Good luck!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think there is a difference in fees for online and in person study at the university of law
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Wooohooo!! Huge congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you! Hopefully setting a positive note for some good news soon for others 🎉🎉
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Withers TC! 🎉
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You have 15 mins to read a client briefing and then report back to the interviewer about the potential issues which the client might face! It was quite straight forward and I don’t think you could really get it ‘wrong’. Good luck!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks so much! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know how / when the chambers student table with the number of vacancies per firm/ number of applicants gets updated? I’d love to know!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Farrer & co TC offer! 🎉
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much! I love the support on this forum, it’s amazing. Thanks again!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you Jessica! 🥰

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