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  1. ferrara_marti

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone who has completed the Mishcon VI? Any tips and advice from your own experience? Thanks!
  2. ferrara_marti

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Oh! My bad then! I did apply in December so maybe that's why it's still being reviewed. Thanks :)
  3. ferrara_marti

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey! Has anyone heard back from MIshcon for the summer VS? I applied on the 20th of December and I'm still waiting to hear whether I got a VI invite or not. I emailed recruitment and they said they received so many they will get back to us end of February?? I thought it would be on a rolling...
  4. ferrara_marti

    Firms that do not require the WG

    Hello everyone! I was wondering if some of you knew of firms that do not require the Waston Glaser test - I had a trainee mention this but didn't give me an example of firms. Thank you!
  5. ferrara_marti

    Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.

    Hello Everyone! My name is Martina and I have just graduated from my LLB. I am currently working as a paralegal in Australia and looking into the SQE pathway. My goal is to go back to the UK next year and continue my career there :) Looking to sit the SQE 1 and 2 by the beginning of 2025. Any...

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