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  1. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I spoke to them at LegalCheek Live earlier this year. They said that if you have mitigating circumstances that explain why you didn't get a 2.1 in every module, you can disclose those as part of the app form and still apply. But if you do not have any exceptional circumstances that explain the...
  2. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello, does anyone know if we can include the virtual job experiences in the work experience section of CC's new application form, or if we should only mention them in our answers or in the part of the form where we are asked if we have done any of them? And what about any open days with CC that...
  3. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think it means anything for your application—you are likely on one of their mailing lists, e.g., from their Forage scheme or previous events.
  4. dinoorchestra

    LLM choice

    I have completed an LLM in intellectual property law at UCL. I would be happy to answer any questions regarding the degree or the faculty that you may have, which are not focused on the corporate or finance specialism paths!
  5. dinoorchestra

    Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme

    No, but considering that others have advanced in the recruitment process, I think it will only be a matter of time.
  6. dinoorchestra

    Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme

    Hi! I got an email saying they will get back to us no later than Friday, 8 November. That was sent out on 25 September. Is that the same e-mail?
  7. dinoorchestra

    Paralegal CV - What kind?

    I got it—thank you a ton. :) I have now finished updating my CV with the guidance you provided, and it feels more solid now. Much obliged!
  8. dinoorchestra

    Paralegal CV - What kind?

    Okay, I think I am slowly getting it! You mean work experience sections, such as for law firm applications, right? Or is there a "rule" for when it would be helpful in a CV for me to add my skills to my work experiences and when I should not do it? I was also wondering about mitigating...
  9. dinoorchestra

    Paralegal CV - What kind?

    Thank you—that is extremely helpful! I'll try polishing my CV and removing the skills from it.
  10. dinoorchestra

    Paralegal CV - What kind?

    Hey everyone, I had a question regarding CV's for paralegal positions because I am very confused at this point. Do you include the skills you've gained in CV's you send in for paralegal roles or should these CV's be purely factual (only including the "job description" of your activities)? I do...
  11. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They sent me an e-mail last Wednesday to arrange a phone call!
  12. dinoorchestra

    Contract misery

    I dont think that is a bad grade. I did my degree during the COVID-19 pandemic with personal and disability disadvantages because of the online teaching impacting on my academic performance. I still got a vac scheme last year and was successful again this year to get one. What counts is not just...
  13. dinoorchestra

    D&I and Representation

    Glad that there is a thread to have a civil discussion around this topic because I think diversity is incredibly important in any profession, including law. I am a visibly disabled candidate. I have to admit that in the process of applying to firms over the past years, I have sometimes become...
  14. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don't remember the exact dates, but last year they had one in the middle of June and one in July. I hope that helps!
  15. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Got this earlier but OC AC (London Office)!
  16. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Baker McKenzie Rejection :(
  17. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Also got a rejection from Reed Smith
  18. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Bristows rejection post VI. I put a lot of work and effort into preparing because I felt very passionate about the firm, so I feel like a dream just collapsed lol. Any tips for dealing with rejections?
  19. dinoorchestra

    Hogan Lovells Summer Vacation Scheme 2024

    Hi! I also have not heard back yet. Perhaps they have also received an unprecedented amount of applications this year. This seems to happen to a lot of firms at the moment.
  20. dinoorchestra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied a while before the deadline for the SVS but also haven't heard back. I think most people haven't heard yet though so 🤞

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