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  1. VS513

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys! Any recommendations for Watson Glaser practice resources, apart from Assessment Day/JobTestPrep/the lawyers portal? I requested for the evaluation report from law firms and I seem to be doing okay in the arguments and assumptions sections but very poorly in 'drawing conclusions'...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, Any idea if Hogan Lovells and Eversheds London have sent out most of their AC applications/VI for Eversheds for the summer vacation scheme? I submitted both applications close to the last day and completed the WG for HL on Jan 6th- just trying to manage expectations here!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is super helpful, thank you @George Maxwell @AvniD and @James Carrabino! Will look into stronger motivations.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys! I am filling in the DLA form but I'm quite confused about my location preferences. I am an international candidate so I am location agnostic. Any recommendations apart from London? I have an interest in tech/IP and transactional work, in general. I have heard of DLA's 'one UK approach'...

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