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Competing TC start dates problem - any advice?
Hello good people of tcla, Basically I’ve got a problem with competing start dates, could really do with some advice. For context, I finished the PGDL this year. Essentially: Firm (1) have offered me March 2023 TC start, via LPC route. Firm (2) have offered me 2023 start, but refuse to...- anon32323232
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Milbank AC
Hi team, Does anybody have any info/experience relating to the Milbank AC? I can't seem to find any info about what kinds of exercises come up or what the interviews are like... I can't even find out how long the day is meant to go on for! The invite says 9-5 but that can't be right... Any...- anon32323232
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Travers Smith Application - Bullet points?
Hi team - having a bit of doubt re my Travers Application. So Travers only ask for a cover letter and some 'cv' based stuff, namely: 'Please give details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests.' 'Please give details of any positions of responsibility and achievements or...- anon32323232
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How to address being previously rejected by a firm?
Hi team, I applied for quite a few direct TCs in this summer 2022 window - the window was fairly brutal and nothing (as yet) came through. I'm now applying for vac schemes for the new stream, where more spaces are available. I wanted if anyone had any advice on how to broach this in the "have...- anon32323232
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Applying for TCs beginning 2022 next academic year?
I'm a recent non-Law graduate, applying directly for TCs in this summer period. If nothing comes through, I will end up doing the GDL without a TC and aim to get one during that year of study. My question is - would firms still be recruiting for their 2022 TCs by this time (ie next academic...- anon32323232
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