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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Who are the remaining 2? just to have an idea
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nope. Radio silence for WG test. Is it bad..? haha
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    wait, can you apply for both role in one cycle?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi yall! I applied for CMS TC at 5th of dec, but I haven't even received any invitation for WG, is this a bad sign...?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Update: I absolutely f my VI because the timed video question caught me off guard a little bit and i used up a good 40 second to think about how I would answer when it was recording🫠😭. Bye bye
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Quick question for anyone who done Latham's vac scheme VI before, do you guys also have a video exercise round before the actual question round? I am doing one now and as soon as i saw the start question button, i panicked a bit because i thought it just went straight to the question without me...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Quick question you guys, when it comes to approaching "why this firm", can i just straight up saying one of the reason is because of their high salary? I know i know that's definetely not the only reason, of course considered with other solid factors, but I'm just wondering if i can mention...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    most firm don't sponsor visa for vac scheme. I know Reed Smith does though, but generally, from what i've seen, no.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied on Nov 20. Wasn't the deadline at Nov 20? But anyway, ssame as you, no reply as well.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nah still waiting as well. When did you submit your application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys! Does anyone know if i can add in the forage experience from one firm while applying for a VS for another firm? So for example, let's say i have done a forage job simulation from A&O, can i add this experience into my application for Linklaters? Is there any drawbacks if i do this...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys! a quick question, does anyone know if i can apply to TC and VS for Linklaters in one recruitment cycle or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, May i ask if final year law student can apply for its' vacation scheme? It doesnt specified on the website though
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    Reed Smith - Summer Vacation Scheme 2025 (Rolling)

    May I know if final year law student can apply for this vacation scheme?

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