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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Girl you saved me, I owe you a drink!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, How long after completing the Bakers test did you receive the assessment report?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have always been a contractor and have been working in my role for almost 6 years now..someone on the forum suggested using my agency as a referee. What do you think?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker, I hope you are well. I am currently applying for a vacation scheme at Forsters, in addition to the academic referee, they are also asking for an employment referee which I do not have. I am a contractor for the government and they are not allowed to give a reference. How do you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu ,thank you so much for your response,
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam, Thank you so much for your detailed response.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if Charles Russell Speechlys offers more training contract seats and D&I projects in London? @Andrei Radu, @Amma Usman and @Ram Sabaratnam do you guys have any insight?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    CMS VI invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam and @Jessica Booker I trust you are well. When answering this kind of question 'Please give details of any interests and extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility or achievements. ', should I mention the skills I acquired? I never know what kind...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you very much @Andrei Radu
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much @Ram Sabaratnam
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Amma Usman, @Ram Sabaratnam and @Andrei Radu I trust you are all well. I am applying to Katten and am trying to understand how to answer this question. What experience and skills do you have that will make you an excellent solicitor at Katten? I am struggling to understand how specific...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much @Amma Usman
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bristows IP workshop VI invite! If anyone has done it before, I would appreciate your help!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Andrei Radu You clarified all my doubts and I can keep my answer without changing it!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Amma Usman and @Ram Sabaratnam Apologies for disturbing you, but your last tips were so good that I finished two apps in one day, so much food for thought. I am planning my application for the Hogan Lovells vacation scheme and I have some doubts regarding their commercial awareness...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much @Amma Usman
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Ram Sabaratnam you are always so detailed and full of knowledge :)

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