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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    @Jessica Booker sorry to pester, but do you think i should mention my vacation scheme with another firm at my assessment centre for a TC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Training contract @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Sorry ive explained it poorly. I have an assessment centre with company A, i applied in december. I work at company B, I joined in february. In the same city, both A and B are national/city firms. I have a vac scheme in the summer for Firm C - this firm is also a national/city firm. Company...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Quick Question! I have an interview/AC coming up next week. The firm don't know that after submitting my app I have started working in the same city as them and at an equally sized rival - I am looking forward to telling them at interview! My Question is should I tell them about a vacation...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I had an interview with TLT not too long ago and my interviewer said that when summarizing you need to look at who you client is, and act accordingly. I.e. a senior director may not have time to hear a massive summary, so sum up the article in a sentence or two, then break down the key points...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Offer from Birketts! I havent been posting here for a while but oh my what a slog the TC and VS processes have been post graduation! I'm just about to move from a high street paralegal role into a National/City firm and now I'm over the moon with the offer from Birketts.
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    Bevan Brittan Vacation Scheme 2022

    Yes just got an invite to video interview (Leeds)
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone, upon enquiring, I've been invited to apply for a role as trustee at my local citizens advice. Im eager to get work experience in a legal-ish setting (im a second year LLB student for context), would this be an opportunity worth pursuing, in terms of bolstering a legal CV?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know if WFW review their TCs on a rolling basis? As a second-year, should I wait until the summer months to apply?

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