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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, this was for a direct TC - have now heard back, hope you have too!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, has anyone heard back from BCLP since doing an HR interview? Was told I should hear an outcome within a week, and that was about 2.5 weeks ago! Thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Nope interview happened 2 days after invite, then rejected week after interview. All just happened very quickly
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Exactly a week :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I received an invite to interview about a week after applying, scheduled in for the start of the next week and PFO yesterday morning. So from application to rejection at final interview in about 2 weeks 🤣
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    Resources for securing relevant work experience?

    Really helpful, thanks so much!
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    Resources for securing relevant work experience?

    Thank you so much for this response, really helpful advice! I immediately gathered how hard paralegal work is to come about without having done the GDL, so I'll definitely give some recruiters a try. Are there any that you'd recommend in particular? Feel free to drop me a message if you don't...
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    Resources for securing relevant work experience?

    Hi all, I am a recent non-law graduate who, having completed 2 vac schemes over the summer (unfortunately with no TC success), now finds themselves in a sort of involuntary gap year whilst reapplying for TCs etc. (largely due to financial reasons surrounding self-funding the GDL). With regards...
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    • 6 month placement gap year legal experience work experience
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General Discussion
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    Confusion over conversion applications

    Really helpful, thankyou!
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    Confusion over conversion applications

    Hi there, As with many people on here I'm currently going through the process of applying for 2022 Vac Schemes in the hopes of securing a TC. As a non-law student, my plan is to complete a conversion after I graduate this year, and would ideally like to have a TC lined up so I can secure...
    • em2211
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    • conversion gdl gdl; non-law graduate; self-fund; bpp lpc sqe ulaw
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
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    Taking a year out: at a disadvantage?

    Hi there, I'm currently a second year non-law student who is considering a career in commercial law. I've attended various insight schemes this year, and was planning on applying for vac schemes next year. However, as someone who has little life experience outside of education (went straight...

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