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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard from HFW in regard to the direct TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all! Does anyone have any advice when it comes to applying for paralegal roles (i.e., which firms to approach/how to stand out). Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does Hill Dickinson send AC invites in batches or if we haven't heard, should we assume a rejection?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker Do you have any advice on how to approach this question: What do you think you might find the most challenging part of being a Solicitor? Any help will be appreciated, thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Amma Usman, Do you have any advice on how to approach this question: What do you think you might find the most challenging part of being a Solicitor? Any help will be appreciated, thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was rejected yesterday for the summer scheme at SH - hopefully there is still hope if you haven't heard back yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam Thank you so much, this is really helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Evening all! @Jessica Booker, @Ram Sabaratnam, @Amma Usman please can you provide some insight - I am currently applying to PMC for their direct TC but was rejected this cycle for a VS. How would you recommend changing the application, as I believe my answers to be strong? Any help would be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know when HFW start ACs for direct TCs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker When answering this question, What are you looking for from your Training Contract? would you draw upon firm specific aspects which align with the firm's training structure or discuss more generally what you are expecting from your training contract at any firm? Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam Thank you so much.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know whether you can apply to PMC for a direct TC if you have already applied for the VS this year?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all! Has anyone had any experience with Lester Aldridge and would you be willing to share your experiences?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did during my vacation scheme and there was no issues with this.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all! Does anyone have any advice when it comes to applying for paralegal roles (i.e., which firms to approach/how to stand out). Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam, thank you so much! This is incredibly useful to include in the application.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam! Thank you so much, this is really helpful!

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