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  1. vera.mekhonoshina

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Hey @lawyerladyhopefully! First of all, it's great that you are thinking ahead about the timing of your applications and taking the rolling/non-rolling deadlines into account. It is definitely an important consideration - there is nothing more frustrating than drafting a strong application but...
  2. vera.mekhonoshina

    Started from the bottom

    Wishing you the best of luck this application cycle! Your hard work, dedication and commitment to the process will all pay off. Every application you send and every test you complete are bringing you closer and closer to the TC. Keep the updates coming!
  3. vera.mekhonoshina

    Part-time work allowed during the sponsored LLM SQE?

    Hey everyone! My name is Vera, and I am Head of Product here at TCLA. We're about to run two Personal Service programmes (both starting next Monday!) that I think some of you might be interested in. The Application Personal Service, run by my brilliant colleague @Aks.Khurana (future trainee at...
  4. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey everyone! My name is Vera, and I am Head of Product here at TCLA. We're about to run two Personal Service programmes (both starting next Monday!) that I think some of you might be interested in. The Application Personal Service, run by my brilliant colleague @Aks.Khurana (future trainee at...
  5. vera.mekhonoshina

    Vacation Schemes Applications 2024-25

    Hey everyone! My name is Vera, and I am Head of Product here at TCLA. We're about to run two Personal Service programmes (both starting next Monday!) that I think some of you might be interested in. The Application Personal Service, run by my brilliant colleague @Aks.Khurana (future trainee at...
  6. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey everyone! My name is Vera, and I am Head of Product here at TCLA. We're about to run two Personal Service programmes (both starting next Monday!) that I think some of you might be interested in. The Application Personal Service, run by my brilliant colleague @Aks.Khurana (future trainee at...
  7. vera.mekhonoshina

    Dear TC Diary

    Hey there! I just read the whole thread in one go and want to say - huge congratulations on the TC!!! This is an amazing achievement and you should be really proud of yourself. The way you kept yourself accountable throughout the process is very commendable - keep up this level of discipline...
  8. vera.mekhonoshina

    Started from the bottom

    I can totally relate to this - this year, I was juggling my first ‘real’ application cycle with doing a master’s degree. Successfully balancing the two (congratulations on receiving great grades for the first semester!) is a major achievement in itself. It makes me really happy to hear that...

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