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    Guidance on Paralegal Interview

    Thank you all very much!! 🙏
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    Guidance on Paralegal Interview

    Thank you so much this is really helpful! Also, I emailed the firm today and they said the structure is going to include The 1st stage will comprise of a general discussion of your experience and technical knowledge to date. Including a little about you. I am thinking of revising CPR and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Happy Birthday to you!🎉 I feel that you should just switch off and enjoy your day. It's one day in the year
  4. WeGotThis!

    Guidance on Paralegal Interview

    Thank you so much! This was really helpful☺️
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    Guidance on Paralegal Interview

    Dear All, I have recently been shortlisted for a first round paralegal interview with a boutique dispute resolution firm in London. I have the interview in 3 days and wanted some guidance on what I should expect and prepare. They have only stated that the interview is going to have 2 associates...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did you do the first test?
  7. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It was an SJT with 2 written questions
  8. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So it goes in the PFO pile for me🥲
  9. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did my Milbank first assessment on 6th Dec and haven't heard anything since. Should I assume a PFO or has noone heard from them post-6th Dec after the first test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello! Permanent right to work essentially means that you wouldn't need a visa because you are a citizen, hold an ILR, have a settled status or come from a country that doesn't need a visa to work in the UK. But if you need a visa sponsorship in the future based on your passport or hold a time...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No nothing yet. I think someone on the forum mentioned that they heard after 8 days. If I don't hear anything from them by this coming Friday, I'm moving it to my PFO list.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard anything from Gowling?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is there a point in doing the Kirkland app as I read some have received VIs? I thought K&E was non-rolling🙈
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you very much! This was really helpful. Do you reckon I can talk about a trend? I was thinking about the recent UK Listing Rules or the move towards assessing ESG in M&A transactions, something along these lines. I am still researching, but would love to get your insights too. @Abbie...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu @Jaysen Hello All! I received a written exercise from a Boutique Law firm based in London. The question is "If you could change the law which one would you choose and why?" I am aware that it's to test the candidates commercial awareness, however, I wanted to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is Willkie rolling basis and does it have a VI with the application form?
  17. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It mentioned in their application acknowledgement email that we'll hear from them after 12th December.
  18. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long does it take Milbank to get back to candidates after the first stage for the 2nd stage assessment?
  19. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    With the SQE route, you can get SQE by being a Paralegal too to be fair, so don't worry so much.

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