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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone been able to fill the education section for the NRF application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any advice on how best to prepare for a case study exercise? I have no idea where to begin
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Would you be able to share if the VI prep time is timed/untimed?
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    BBC Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Written Task

    Hi everyone - if you log into your BBC application portal can you see an update?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I really liked the questions but my answers were ALL incomplete and even unclear. Oh well. Do you have any idea when we are likely to hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am pretty sure I only introduced my point for two questions😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Surely it would make more sense for PFOs to be sent out before invites etc
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yep 77% with a tick means nothing!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Patiently waiting for my 3 emails now lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are all the LL PFOs for Spring?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am actually yet to receive a PFO from W&C when I applied in September…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Mishcon
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    BBC Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Written Task

    I’m glad to hear that!! Guess we will see in March - best of luck to you
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    BBC Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Written Task

    Felt exactly this! I even resorted to bullet points and feel really bad about this
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    The character count was so so restrictive! I had to omit some issues and I’m worried that writing in bullet points may negatively impact me
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone had experience writing a brief for a written assessment task? This is for the BBC solicitor apprentice role and I am struggling on how I can prepare.. would it be similar case study style task but with a media law focus? Any insights would be greatly appreciated !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this after you emailed or was this a general email to everyone?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They said that they will get back to people mid Jan

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