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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They get around 3000 applications so they may not have gotten to yours yet
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Put it into notepad and then cut and paste from there and you don't lose the bullet points
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you have time to specifically research firms then as many as you can. With 2 to 3000 applying for each then it can be a numbers game to some extent. Those who only apply to 10 and get offers have been lucky to some extent if not falling completely in the exceptional category.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Some have 2000 characters not words. Or did you mean 2000 words over a number of questions? I actually have to edit answers down to stay within the limits
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    At a recent AC I was asked to rank 3 of the others I had applied to other than the firm itself and why!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Personally I would ask to do the SQE asap and then have the gap before the training contract so that your law is fresher for the exams. From what I hear the actual academic side doesn't feature as much as you'd expect in practice (and can be looked up if need be anyway)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Debevoise are clear not to reapply if you have had a previous AC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They had 800 applications for WVS so I am sure they aren't offering to everyone
  9. 3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They said in under 2 weeks
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    A little disheartened and really want to give up...

    You will most likely need to do the SQE from this point on. Some of the law firms are evn asking those with LPC to do the SQE and I think with LPC you have to do SQE2. Also the advantage of SQE is that your paralegal work may count towards qualifying work experience so even if you don't get a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On the plus side you will be able to improve your written applications and interview skills more easily than trying to better a WG score.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    2 days
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It will just be down to sheer number of applicants and them not being able to accommodate everyone who applies.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would guess they benchmark both application and WG first. And then go through a ranking process for combined scores to decide who to take forward.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Covington AC 😁
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I actually meant in your applications for the Law Club functions that you haven't been able to secure successfully from a committee you were less than complimentary about but OK. Good to hear that your actual open day applications are fareing better and good luck when you start to apply for VS.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    May I ask which firm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sheer volume of applications and not enough spaces for people who meet all the criteria and have done the same.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Maybe your superiority complex comes across in your applications and that's why you are being rejected? Just a thought.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Please f#&£ off

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