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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    same here :)
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am also in the same position! I am still awaiting membership approval :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, will the applications that open for winter vac schemes in september be for a 2024 trainee intake?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have an offer for a paralegal role (FIRM A) but I only have one more week to accept. I am waiting for the outcome for another paralegal position (FIRM B) I would much rather have but will hear back in the next coming weeks... How do I KINDLY say.. Can I have a few more weeks to decide to firm A?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Okay thank you! So if a TC starts in 2024, when would a firm expect its new intake to complete their SQE. Would it be in July/September of 2023?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If my tc starts in 2024, when is it likely that I will start the LPC or SQE?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nothing from Hogan Lovells since completing their WG IN jANUARY
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    no response for dechert summer vac scheme weird...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats 🥳 is this for summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Any news for Dechert summer vac scheme AC? cross for no green tick for yes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    congrats! how did you apply for this btw?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Are BCLP still holding AC's?
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    Gowling WLG AC 2022 Feedback

    have you recieved an email from them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats on your Dechert AC! is this for spring or summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! is this for summer or spring?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This might be a nosy question... but I feel like salary transparency is really important Lets say on legal cheek, it states that a NQ lawyer at a firm earns £140,000 would that be for every NQ in every single department? does the salary you earn fluctuate by the department you are in? lets say...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    oh wow never even thought of this. Maybe shake their hand then immediately apply hand sanitiser to show them your covid safe?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yay congrats! when did you complete the tests?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If you don’t mind was it for an AC? And what dates did they give you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What firm?

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