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Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26
Hi everyone! We've compiled a list of law firms that are currently accepting applications for open days and insight schemes (including those aimed at first year students). These events offer a great chance to get to know specific firms, especially if you're unable to apply for vacation schemes...- Ram Sabaratnam
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Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)
Hey everyone, Vacation Scheme application season is upon us! To make things easier for those of us preparing to apply, I have put together a list to track all the applications and their due dates for the Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes. I will keep this list updated! Please feel free...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi everyone! With several firms preparing to open applications for direct training contracts, we are launching this dedicated thread for the 2025-2026 application cycle. Please use this master thread to discuss anything related to direct training contract applications. This can include...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi everyone! With several firms preparing to open applications for their winter, spring, and summer vacation schemes, we are launching this dedicated thread for the 2025-2026 application cycle. Please use this master thread to discuss anything related to vacation scheme applications. This can...- Ram Sabaratnam
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Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2024-25
Hey folks! We've compiled a list of law firms that are currently accepting applications for open days and insight schemes. These events offer a great chance to get to know specific firms, especially if you're unable to apply for vacation schemes. The list will be regularly updated throughout...- Ram Sabaratnam
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Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2024-2025
Hi folks! To help you develop a well-rounded application strategy, we’ve put together the following thread highlighting where firms typically recruit from—whether it's through vacation schemes or direct training contract routes. We've organised firms into four categories: Firms which recruit a...- Ram Sabaratnam
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Training Contract Deadlines 2024/25 (Training Starting in 2027)
Hey friends! We have put together a list of firms currently recruiting trainees via the direct training contract application route. We hope this makes things easier for those of you looking to apply, especially if you aren’t able to do a vacation scheme. The list below is mainly for training...- Ram Sabaratnam
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Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi everyone! I’m Ram, a future trainee at Cooley LLP, and I’m thrilled to be joining TCLA as a Community Assistant (along with @Andrei Radu @Kay Aston and @Amma Usman). Some of you may know me from my previous account, when I posted as @Adrian_S during my time as a forum user. When I moved to...- Ram Sabaratnam
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