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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still not heard from Farrers - should I just assume a pfo?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from Farrers?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I see, thank you! I understand that Ryder Reid is a London recruiting agency. Could you please direct me to some agencies in the north?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you, I heard back from them with a positive response yesterday! Was wondering if you'd know if they offer many opportunities for students still at uni?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone done the assessment for Flex Legal? Would appreciate any advice on what to expect!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Can I apply to law firms in Edinburgh with an English law degree? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi has anyone heard from Simkins recently?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anything from Browne Jacobson?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I will do Jessica. However, I am a bit worried that my constant emails would be seen as passive-aggressive and might affect a potential TC application - do you think grad rec would look at this negatively..?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Omg please send them follow up emails, don't just leave it even if you're not in a rush. I've been waiting for 3 months now and my last follow up wasn't even answered.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I emailed them today but haven't heard back
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm gonna wait to hear until Wednesday and then drop them an email
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah but again, what is 'next few weeks'? Also it's a bit strange that literally no one here has heard back from them... Maybe they're still going through apps?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do you think we should email and ask when we should expect to hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Will do, thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It's not Simmons and Simmons, it's CRS however I've noticed almost all law firms I went to for open days took at least a month and a half to reimburse. This one has been the longest so far hahah. I agree about the time frame thing. I'll email them again. I wanna apply for a TC there which is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry this is not exactly application related but here goes - I went to a law firm's open day in early January (travelled from the North to London). It's been 2.5 months but I haven't been reimbursed yet even though I've asked for updates twice. I would've let the reimbursement go but it was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Here's a song that ChatGPT wrote for anyone who needs it today: Sometimes it feels like I'm not enough, Like I don't measure up to some invisible standard, But who decides what's good or bad, And why do I let it hold me down so hard? I am enough, just the way I am, With all my flaws and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If I applied for a firm's VS and am now applying for its TC (same cycle), should I write completely new answers if some questions are the same? @Jessica Booker

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