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    Further Timelines for those on Student Visa in UK....

    Can firms make you pay for your own Graduate Visa to do the training contract (2 yearsQWE)? Or must it be under a Skilled Worker visa and the firm reimburses the student?
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    Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.

    Hi all! My name is Jun! I’m starting the SQE with BPP London this September (2023)! Lovely to meet everyone :) I’m hoping we can form study groups and exchange some notes/questions from all our different providers once we start the course to maximize our chances of doing well!
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    Requesting a zoom call on LinkedIn?

    I did this for a few people at firms I was applying, and there was always a gain - I learnt more about the firm, industry and really improved my networking skills! I was also able to continuously keep in touch with one of the lawyers I did this with, and we occasionally still message each other...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    TLT London Summer Vacation Scheme! If anyone is also doing the same scheme in London, lets connect! For those wondering about my application timeline: - submitted my app/completed WG on 12/1/2022 - AC invite: 19th Jan - AC: 27th Jan - Offer/call: 4th Feb 2022 (I actually slept through my phone...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back from TLT post AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey guys! Does anyone have tips for a group exercise (I don't think it is a negotiation exercise based on previous trainee experiences, but it's more of a business proposal type situation where we have to suggest the best proposal to go with)? How can I bring in CA to make sure I'm not...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks! They are running them virtually.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know if WG invites for Freshfields are automatic? I applied for their TC on the 14th Dec but I haven't heard anything from them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I posted this earlier but would really appreciate some guidance for my situation below: Hi everyone! Firstly, thank you to everyone who responded to my question about repeating examples from an application to an interview. Secondly, I'm not sure whether to mention this in the interview. I am...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone! Firstly, thank you to everyone who responded to my question about repeating examples from an application to an interview. Secondly, I'm not sure whether to mention this in the interview. I am planning to do the Bar next year due to it being an international qualification and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker, moderators and others, what do you think about my approach?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey guys! I just have a question for an upcoming interview. I'm not sure whether I should repeat my examples that I talked about in the online app in the interview. For example on the online app, they asked what were my hobbies and interests. I wrote about meeting new, diverse people...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks! I applied for the London office and I did the WG on 12th or 13th Jan.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey guys ! has anyone done a TLT assessment centre? Any tips would be appreciated!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    There are no questions, but it sends you a link immediately after to take an online assessment from what I know/remember.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just got off grad rec on this. You can request to see them but they usually don't give it out because it's not usually helpful for us as applicants as each firm uses a different benchmark/percentile.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! Can I ask how that went? Or what was the AC like?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey and thanks!! I completed the second stage components around end Sept (maybe 25-27th?) and I got the AC invite last Thursday (13th Oct). Was really surprised because I was sure I completely screwed up the VI (my sentences didn't fully finish, I think I had half a sentence written/unfinished...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have any tips or experience for a Simmons & Simmons AC? Or what it would entail? I'm really nervous for it and the email didn't specify exactly apart from an inbox exercise and case study + competency interview. Thanks!

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