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    When is the best time to apply for paralegal roles starting in October/late September?

    Hi there, I'm currently doing the SQE (with a TC from alaw firm) and was wondering when is usually the best time to apply for a paralegal role for a start in October as a future trainee? Would really appreciate any insights from anyone who paralegalled straight after SQE or with a TC and what...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Was wondering if anyone has done a Goodwin vac scheme before? Would love insights if anyone's willing to share.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone - I was wondering if anyone has any insights into Mofo USPs, and how the firm differentiates itself from other firms that also do tech deals? Thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone - anyone have any advice for the Goodwin interview? Any tips helpful as I'm struggling to find info on it :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! If you don't mind me asking did you get this today or yesterday?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone done a Jones Day vac scheme before? Would love some insight if anyone's willing to give :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Same :( If you don't mind me asking - when did you do your VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wow congratulations! When did you do the Willkie VI if you don't mind me asking?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had my ac on the 4th november and they said they'd get back to us end of last week or this week - so would wait till the end of the week. I know some people on here received wvs offers a while back and then last week so they may just be doing it in batches
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HL AC! Any tips would be greatly appreciated :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! For W&C, when did you do the AC?
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    Mishcon deadline

    Hey does anyone know if Mishcon's deadline is 6th November at midnight or 5th November at midnight? (for the spring vac scheme) Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey so just had my AC for White and Case this week and Grad Rec said they would get back to us at the end of this week or the next. Hope that helps
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven't heard back either - but they did send me an email on the 24th Jan saying they were reviewing applications still - so they might be doing them in batches
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone not heard from Cooley at all yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi everyone! Any insight into the Reed Smith AC I'd be really grateful :)
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    Advice for the Cooley AC

    Hi everyone - just got invited to my first ever AC at Cooley - would be great if anyone who's done it before could give any advice! :)

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