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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thank you so much and thanks again for all your help!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Reed Smith vac scheme offer!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hey, could I also reach out? :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hmm ok thats really weird - haven't got mine yet and they haven't replied to my follow up email
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Same for me - my 'inspiring' section was about my interest in film, so there was no link to law at all! Like others noted though, I did make sure to highlight other experiences (law/non-law and academic/extra-curricular) in the rest of my application so it's definitely important to find the...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I also received mine at 11.44am
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back yet from NRF regarding telephone interview dates and times?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    BM WG as well! Applied on the 1st of April
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Reed Smith interview invite!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back yet from Reed Smith post-research questions for the summer VS?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    31st of January right? Yes - fingers crossed!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh fair enough - when did you originally apply if you don't mind me asking?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone received the research questions from Reed Smith for the summer VS? I applied on the 17th of Feb, got the results from my SST but have not heard anything since...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey, I'm applying for a VS through Apply4Law. One of the sections asks about the details for an LPC that I have taken or intend to take, specificially date and provider. I'm an undergrad so havent done the LPC yet, and I don't know when I would take it (depends on if I get a TC!). Do I fill in...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much! Yeah, sometimes my own scores are very hit and miss, so it can very much feel like a bit if luck. But best of luck to you too for the rest of your apps!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I emailed them asking for it but haven't heard back yet!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Invited for a telephone interview with NRF post-WG!

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