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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How did people do on the SH online assessment? I got medium for applied numerical and high for applied verbal. Once again, like my other Amberjack results, my pillars are awful....4,4,6,9. How did other people find this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would just wait and see! No point in negative speculation...they may not have sent out all their assessment invites just yet. Fingers crossed for you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    SH online assessment!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did a VS at Ashfords last year if you have any questions :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How does one go about successfully securing their first paralegal position? I am really struggling to find openings for those with no prior experience as a paralegal. I have two degrees and a considerable amount of other work experience that I think will help my application (if I can actually...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    DAC Beachcroft PFO. Hardest rejection by far. I'm not even sure this solicitor thing is possible for me anymore.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Which office did you apply to and did you get the AC? Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Oh no! I'm terrified as I haven't received anything from them....
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mayer Brown PFO 🕺
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I didn't even get the job sim so can only assume PFO for me. I emailed last week and they said they'd be in touch next (this) week with an outcome...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hill Dickinson holding email!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got a holding email today!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Have Mayer Brown held all ACs for their Spring VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What were your Amberjack scores if you don't mind me asking?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied to the London Business Services Insight Scheme + TC. You?
  17. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven't received a holding email from Hill Dickinson. I'm starting to worry that it was only sent out to shortlisted candidates. Any opinions on this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did you send your application off for the spring VS deadline? I'm wondering if lots of people who applied specifically for summer have received VIs...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone know when we should expect to hear back from Hill Dickinson?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just out of curiosity, who else has applied specifically for the Hill Dickinson business services TC in London?

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