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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    unfortunately they only run one VS :/ but thanks yeah it makes sense
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker @Jaysen @Ram Sabaratnam I have a slight issue, the vac scheme I have an interview for takes place during my term time, and since I am on a student visa I can only do 20hours of work per week during term time. How would you consider approaching this during the interview? Knowing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Birketts interview! This is my first interview ever if anyone has any advice I would be forever grateful <3 @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for what office is it if you don't mind?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    at the Hill Dickinson open day grad rec said they're reviewing application as they receive them but it's not rolling
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    'With our values of trust, respect, innovation and collaboration in mind, what person or event has had the biggest impact on you in the last 12 months and how would you utilise what you have learnt from this in your role as a trainee solicitor at Hill Dickinson LLP' I am really struggling to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone ever applied for Harbottle & Lewis and got pas the first stage without any prior paralegal experience?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’m wondering the same for HFW
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When you say you applied to Chelmsford do you mean it was your first choice? And good luck for the interview!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied early November… I think I’ll just assume it’s a no ahaha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just received an email from Birketts saying I’ve been long listed, is anyone in the same situation who knows how long they take to come back to you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I haven’t heard back from HFW yet should I consider it a rejection… I’ve seen people saying ACs start in 10 days lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone heard back from HFW or Birketts
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    it's a mix of sjt and videos, I did it a few months back so I don't remember every questions, but one was about your hobbies and interests

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