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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone have ideas on what experience is decent for direct TC apps? I don't have paralegal experience but is that necessarily a hinderance?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have ideas on what experience is decent for direct TC apps? I don't have paralegal experience but is that necessarily a hinderance?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I just find it bizarre how (some) younger students act like it’s the strangest thing in the world to find people older than them applying to the same roles they’re applying for. And to make matters worse, they seem to have some innate urge to actively share with you their ‘wonder’ 😭
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    Michelmores Vac Scheme

    Thank you so much for this!! Very grateful for the detail of your answers!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Will the next cycle start in autumn? And will it be for a 2028 intake?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey Jessica, thank you so much for this, it is really helpful. I was doing exactly that because I thought it would be a sort of framework for an answer; I've never attempted a question like this before, so was trying to grasp at straws, really! And yes, it was in reference to that although...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker sorry to tag you!! but would you be able to provide insight on this?
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    Michelmores Vac Scheme

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam I was just wondering if you had any insight into the following question: What do you think are the biggest challenges facing Michelmores clients at the moment? I'm a bit unsure on how to go about it, so would really appreciate any advice you have!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey Jesscia, thanks for this! Alternatively then, do you think it would make sense to talk about (again, taken from an article on FT) how discussions of 'the UK having less regulators' will impact clients across various sectors? Also, should I be referencing specific clients?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, I've never answered a question like this before (first proper cycle), and so I'm unsure what sort of discussion points I need to be hitting for this and just wanted some advice. The question is asking 'What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the firms clients at the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone still planning to apply to SH? Before I start properly writing out essay-style answers to the questions... They're rolling but say they don't fill out spaces until after the deadline so just wanna check if it will be worth it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For me, it helps when I remember that me and the interviewers are essentially just having a conversation! They're sat in front of you to listen to you, and if you maintain confidence in that (fake it till you make it), then it kind of alleviates some nerves!! Adding on: it's okay to pause for a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Stephenson Harwood And thank you for that! Will definitely do that. It's just funny trying to be liberal with responses after doing the exact opposite of that for a 250 wordcount 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    600 words each for three questions is so tricky - how does one effectively ramble on for so long :/
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    Michelmores Vac Scheme

    Hi Ram, This is so incredibly helpful!!! Thanks a lot to you and your friend for this insight!! :)
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    Michelmores Vac Scheme

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any insight on Michelmores? I'm planning to apply to the vac scheme. Does anyone have any experience with the firm or thoughts about them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone applied to the Michelmores vac scheme?
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    Applying to Direct Tcs

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For deadlines that are later on in the year, is it best to apply nearer that time?

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