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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    May I know which firms are you applying to? I am struggling to find firms that offer DTC and a healthy intake of trainees from DTC
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can I apply to HFW DTC if my VS application was rejected in the same cycle?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nothing from K&S but that radio silence is really killing me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi - would you mind also sharing with me? I am also struggling with what to write in an application. Thank. you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven't received the test but may I know when you completed the VI? thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations! May I know when you completed VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey I feel you! I have similar background with you (2 years of paralegal, distinction in LPC, from Russell Group, multiple degrees and languages). I haven't got any ACs for this cycle so far which is really frustrating. I took a break last week and I feel motivated again. Just remeber, people...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear that. Do you mind telling me when you applied?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are you waiting for AC invite? I passed VI in early Dec but have not heard back since. There is a holding response at the end of last year though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    May I know when you passed VI and when you received AC invite? I passed VI early December for the Manchester office but still have not heard back
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completed WG in late November and got VI invite in a week (Manchester office). But the processing time could be longer now
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    Mock group task

    Hi I wonder if anyone is interested in having a mock group task during the first week of June? I am thinking to do a group exercise and film it so that everyone will know how they perform. I saw a thread previously suggesting this and I think it is an excellent idea. I wonder if @Jaysen could...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I emailed CRS and their reply as follows: "We are almost there and thanks for your patience as we are a small team. The assessment centres will be held in the 4th week in May so we should have plenty of time to arrange everything if we are able to offer you a place on the assessment centre...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry to hear that - may I know if CRS is for VS or direct TC?
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    Hi LawBrah, I saw in one of the posts that you have done VI with CRS. May I know what questions...

    Hi LawBrah, I saw in one of the posts that you have done VI with CRS. May I know what questions did CRS ask in VI? This is my first VI, so any advice is highly appreciated. Thanks so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    CRS VI invite! Any tips for it? This is my first VI, so any advice is highly appreciated! Thanks!
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    a confused law student's TC journey :)

    Congratulations on the VI invite @confusedlawstudent ! May I know when did you receive the invite and was it by phone/ emails? Thanks!

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