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  1. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone know if there is a way to edit a TC application for BCLP after I have sent it off?
  2. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I never got to an AC though.
  3. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    And they had the cheek to tell me that they are still screening today too.
  4. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    PFO for me then :(
  5. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood, Ashurst or Shoosmiths?
  6. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    PFO for the rest of us or not?
  7. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven’t even got the assessment yet
  8. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    They seem to go off CV anyway
  9. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I hope so. They are my last vac scheme other than LIFT
  10. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Have I got myself a PFO if I didn’t get one. I did a good application as well for them :(
  11. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Ignore it
  12. A worried paralegal

    Howden Legal Internship

    Only two places iirc
  13. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I’d check their careers site to check for a “sent” there.
  14. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    As if Not got a reply after 2 weeks
  15. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I’d email grad rec
  16. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Was 3 months just to get a pfo after scoring well :(
  17. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Also remember that interviews are often to find cultural fit as well as your qualities and some firms might not think you’ll suit them (for example some areas of work require slaves while some require sensitive people to understand the client)
  18. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    ACs tend to demonstrate polish more than ability. Coming from a normal background often means that the first time you get to practice is the real thing and that often makes things look a bit rusty. What I’d advise is firstly to research into each firm’s AC the day before to get an idea of the...
  19. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Getting ACs means that you’re doing something very right. At that point it’s a combination of commercial awareness , interview skills and luck. Also consider the firm you are going for as some have different criteria and might be easier/harder for you.
  20. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    31/3 and rejected 4/4

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