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    Paralegal hours in London firms

    Does anyone have any insight into paralegal average working hours in non-MC, city firms? Looking to apply to some roles, but I'm aware the pay is quite low. Wondering whether I'll essentially be doing trainee hours for much less. Thank you :)
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    Osborne Clarke Post-AC

    Not yet :(( has anyone?
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    Osborne Clarke Post-AC

    Virtual AC or in-person?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congrats on the offer!! That’s amazing. Do they give you the feedback on the call, or do you schedule a time for the feedback?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Great, thank you both!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do you know whether they said they'll call or email? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got an AC invite for Simmons Bristol but needed to change the date - grad rec said there are a number of other dates (at least 4) in Feb that they'll be releasing soon, so don't stress if you haven't heard, seems like they have lots more to send out!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know there have been a few questions about the OC AC Watson Glaser. I emailed grad recruitment and was told the following: The Watson Glaser test has been moved to our in-person phase so will not feature in your virtual assessment. Interviews are also in our in-person assessment centre. So...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Touching on this - does anyone know whether law firms use plagiarism checkers like turnitin? I'm worried that if I use a similar application to last time (even with a few tweaks) it'll reflect badly (even though it's still my own work).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much, that's great advice! Sorry, it's my first cycle so feel so out of the loop with it. One other thing - how do you actually find out what their core practice areas are, as each firm seems to list so many on their website?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey guys, where do you begin looking when a firm says "what work have we done recently that interests you" I never know where to begin researching as a lot of things firms do are only reported on their website (from what I can tell), so it's difficult to draw 250-300 words out on this. I'd...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ahh okay that interesting, thank you. Do you know if that's similar to the direct TC numbers? (In terms of inviting 2 for each spot)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know roughly how many people CC invite to an assessment centre? Trying to gauge how big groups will be.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Just wondering whether anyone's in a similar position to me and still waiting to hear from CMS post-WG? I haven't even heard about VI yet but I emailed grad rec to ask and they just said they had lots of applications to get through (but not a rejection)?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone know whether HL gives you feedback on the WG? If so, is it automatic, or do you need to request it? Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know whether HL send you feedback on the WG automatically, or whether you can email and ask for feedback? Thanks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone know whether you can get feedback after CMS WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi all, does anyone know whether CMS give you feedback post WG?
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    Taylor Wessing Application

    Hey everyone, has anyone who applied on or near the deadline received a test invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much!!

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