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  1. aspirationforlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, I just got a job + TC offer in-house with a global company! I'm so very happy and I want to thank you all for advice and words of encouragement! This forum helped me immensely, whether it was applications or just general motivation. 🙏 If anyone wants to message me about the in-house...
  2. aspirationforlaw

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    PFO post Shoosmiths AC. Tbf, it doesn't surprise me! I knew from very early on that I probably don't suit the profile of a candidate they're looking for 😂
  3. aspirationforlaw

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Shoosmiths AC invite! 🥹 can't quite believe it, I never made it this far before! Thanks all for the support and inspiration🥰 hopefully I won't mess it up!😂
  4. aspirationforlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson post direct TC application deadline on 3rd of May?
  5. aspirationforlaw

    Ward Hadaway TC App Question

    Ok thank you very much I appreciate your help :) Ok thank you very much I appreciate your help! :)
  6. aspirationforlaw

    Ward Hadaway TC App Question

    Thank you @Jessica Booker ! I only held positions of responsibility at work... would it be right for me to use this as an answer for Q1?
  7. aspirationforlaw

    Ward Hadaway TC App Question

    Hello everyone! I'm in the process of applying for WH TC and I'm a tad confused on one of the questions and the reason for it. The Q goes: One of the other earlier questions: I am confused as to how to differentiate the answers, because surely they will be similar? In addition to this, how...
  8. aspirationforlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    sure, my strengths were critical thinking, organisation (I think?) and my weakness was not considering the broader picture apparently! They might be snowed under the large number of applications, hence the delay! Personally, its been three weeks since my VI, so I'm anticipating their response...
  9. aspirationforlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I did! 2 weeks ago, still waiting for a response... 😬
  10. aspirationforlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hi ! They got back to me with an invitation within 5 days (incl weekend). :)
  11. aspirationforlaw

    Seeking career advice - lost hope for TC

    Thank you so much for sharing your story @C.A. and @Maria d'Orey for the support! Your replies mean a lot to me, and it gives me some hope. :) I might take a break from applying, for now, to refresh and focus on my studies and tackle applications closer to the time. I might take you up on your...
  12. aspirationforlaw

    Seeking career advice - lost hope for TC

    Thank you very much @Carli K , for your response. This does indeed help me a lot! I feel much more calm now :)
  13. aspirationforlaw

    Seeking career advice - lost hope for TC

    Hi @Maria d'Orey, Thank you very very much for your reply, it really does mean a lot to me. I really did find my passion for law and I am most interested in Banking / Finance / Real Estate law for its complexity and technicality. The firms I chose to apply to specialise in these areas. I have...
  14. aspirationforlaw

    Seeking career advice - lost hope for TC

    Hello everyone, I'm looking for some general career/prospectus advice. For the background: I'm foreign so I studied abroad up until my first degree which I did in UK. I got weak grades in secondary school and high school and got a 2:2 in my first undergrad. However, then I went on to work in...

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