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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I still have not heard back from Simmons London. I've emailed them very politely asking any update regarding my application as it seems that a lot of people received a rejection email saying that they are at capacity. That was about a month ago and I still haven't heard back. Should I send a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just remembered that my Mishcon amberjack feedback was half empty. I emailed the grad rec immediately asking about it but never received a response :-(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! Congratulations! Can I ask you what your amberjack results were? Very nervously waiting :]
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    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi Becca and Rik, I hope you are well. I am planning on applying for the vacation scheme and I was wondering if I would be automatically rejected if I had to retake the SQE exams? Not with the firm but self-funded SQE. I understand there is no such requirement on the website but I thought I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi! Just been invited to the Reed Smith VI. Please DM me if you have any tips please! This is the last app of the year for me so it means a lot. Thank you x
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you for your insight! Really appreciate it :) @Jessica Booker could you share your thoughts on this or could I pm you to ask some questions? I don’t really have anyone who works in the industry so any advice is so much appreciated! Thank you xx
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have a question and if anyone knows please give me a piece of advice! I have been struggling to find a paralegal job and finally I’ve recently interviewed for a paralegal role at a small local criminal defence law firm. One of the questions was how serious I am about getting into criminal...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I just did KN written case study and it was TOUGH. I guess it’s meant to be tough :-( Does anyone who’s in the process know if we need a pass to do the next stage or automatic group exercise? Thanks! x
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi Jessica! @Jessica Booker I hope you are well. I was wondering what I should do to prepare for written exercises. I’ve not done one before so I would appreciate any kind of advice / what I should expect! Thank you!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They are unbelievably quick at reviewing applications! I wonder if they got fewer applications this year?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi! Has anyone heard back from EY after the online assessment? :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hello, I am writing here because I just feel a little frustrated and would like some advice. I have a law degree (RG uni, 2.1) and since I’ve been working in the creative industry. I passed both sqe1 and 2 while working full-time and self funded. I literally wasted no time working and studying...