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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m a non-law final year student and hoping, in an ideal world, to get a vac scheme and then a training contract by the end of my final year to start the gdl next September. Is it worth me applying to open days for firms who view on a rolling basis if I already know a lot about the firm? I’m...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from A&O Shearman yet? I thought they might be sending AC invites this week maybe?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven’t heard from A&O yet if that helps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any advice on how to answer “Why have you chosen to become a solicitor? What relevant skills do you possess?” In 200 words? Thank you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody heard back from A&O yet?

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