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  1. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know for AG if you can be considered for a direct TC if successful at the AC? The app name is 2025 Placement Scheme / 2027 Training Contract / Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship so I am assuming (praying there is that possibility). Is it worth asking their recruitment?
  2. K

    Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2024-2025

    @Ram Sabaratnam what about Addleshaw Goddard please?
  3. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    AG AC Manchester, I’ve been through a lot to get here so I feel so happy 😀any advice would be really appreciated!
  4. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got it around 16 days ago and submitted the app a few days before the deadline
  5. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Manchester offices: has anyone heard from AG or CMS post VI?
  6. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I just got the same email! Congratulations🥳 I had no idea they did this step but hopefully it goes well
  7. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Wow well done!! Which office can I ask please?
  8. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I think it makes a difference, also did the Manchester VI and haven’t heard anything
  9. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    You could email their grad rec if you have any extenuating circumstances and see what they say but I think they’ll only make exceptions in extreme instances my other advice would be I know it’s hard as you will have spent so much time on the application but use this as a learning opportunity...
  10. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker could you share your opinion/insights on if firms just encourage you to reapply for the sake of it maybe please?
  11. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Quite often grad rec or partners tell you to reapply if they liked you, maybe this happened here
  12. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Weird I got the exact same ones as you! Confusing as I put emphasis on all the collab questions
  13. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Probably not? More like shoosmiths but with more sections and content to cover plus you don’t get a report! No it isn’t recorded but you have to confirm you will complete independently
  14. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    3/6 of the sections but in terms of content not much maybe 20%
  15. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No it isn’t timed, it says on the email the test is untimed but be prepared to set aside 60 minutes
  16. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’ve done it, it’s okay but definitely takes longer than 60 minutes, there’s so many different sections and a lot to do
  17. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    100% other than the really short thinking time!
  18. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    How did you find it?
  19. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How did everyone find the Bristows VI?
  20. K

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone braved the Bristows VI yet? Just curious how many questions there are to answer and the timings as there’s been no details whatsoever! Happy to share insights into CMS, Reed Smith and AG 😊

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