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  1. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied for a work experience program for February and they never even bothered to reject me
  2. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Howden PFO
  3. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I was thinking about that but wondered how I could sell myself for it as a fresh grad Any idea what the cohort size is vs a traditional tc? Thanks
  4. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Allhires used to be the worst back when it was ''Apply4Law''
  5. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How many hours is it?
  6. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    3 or 4
  7. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    CVMail actually has a weird habit of pre-filling your applications with your last version despite them not being visible
  8. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I didn't think about the planning aspect. While it isn't on my radar either, I do have a little bit of experience that could beef the form up.
  9. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I didn't do too well either (I stuttered and talked a little informally at times) so I will have to bank on my form which I think is decent
  10. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They are a nice firm but what can I talk about other than real estate as that’s not on my radar
  11. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can’t It’s that bad
  12. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    6,6,4,3 for me so don’t worry too much Not sure how they graded it
  13. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks a lot for this It was more the fact that I seemed to get “auto-rejected” by Bakers as everyone else’s applications took two months. Thanks for the information though about Macfarlanes as I will have to take a look at that. BCLP I will take a good look at too.
  14. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’ve not got any mitigating circumstances sadly. Bakers last year rejected me after four days so I don’t think they want me. Macfarlanes have rejected me for the vac scheme this year so I cannot apply. Would you say that BCLP is worth a shout? As for W+C, I haven’t had my vac scheme back...
  15. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is great. As I am a non-russell grad with grades below AAB, which of those are still realistic?
  16. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got a pfo
  17. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone here know what vac schemes or direct tc’s are still open yet I have a realistic chance of still getting (large cohort and not near the deadline if rolling)?
  18. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Good luck
  19. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Pwc tend to take on quite a few trainees. In-house tend to vary a lot and only take on a few. Banks , PE Shops and Large ''household names'' like Bupa are the likeliest shouts but will more than likely be grad apprenticeships or self-fund schemes
  20. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bupa might be open In-house is usually a GSA rather than a TC

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