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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can I ask when did you receive it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received an invite for the Charles Russell open day on 02/12?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from Mayer Brown or Weil about their Open Days on the 22nd and 23rd?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anything from RPC recently?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard from RPC or Dorsey?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone still waiting for a PFO from PW post test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Looks like a PFO- I applied for the Spring VS and haven’t heard back.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone who has applied for a Spring VS at Paul,Weiss not heard back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When did you apply?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi Jessica, this might be a silly question. I work with Baker Mckenzie closely ,in particular their teams in EU, in my current paralegal role (in house). I am applying for a direct training contract with them. Should I mention anything about working with them on my application? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I have just tried to take the Linklaters Watson Glaser but have had an error message come up. I have emailed trainee recruitment about this, but I am panicking a little as my deadline is tomorrow. Anyone facing the same issue?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    How long do you have to complete CMS WG after you submit the application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How do you have after submitting the application for CMS to complete the WG?
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    Paralegal: Post Interview Feedback Call

    Hi, I interviewed with Taylor Wessing for a paralegal role. I recently was invited for a feedback call with their recruitment team. Does anyone know what that means? Is it a rejection call essentially? Thank you!
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    Flex Legal Paralegal Roles

    I have emailed them for an update but haven’t heard back. Did you apply for the role at Leigh Day?
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    Flex Legal Paralegal Roles

    Hi, I am in a similar situation. I had my onboarding interview on about two weeks ago now and haven’t heard back. Did you hear back since your post?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Withers, Stevens and Bolton or CRS?

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