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  1. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    thats great to know thank you ! do you think i need to mention a practice area in my why commercial law answer?
  2. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    and another question apologies if its seems silly if i mentioned a mock pitch i did on an open day/scheme on my application as something i enjoyed in the interview process will you be grilled on this? because i can remember the gist of the task eg: what i liked about it but i cant recall the...
  3. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone ever progressed far in a VS/TC process despite not having a clear idea of what practice you want to do? and not having a clear previous experience in one practice? im afraid of my why commercial law answer being too generic without the above
  4. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i saw some people mention they had issues completing the education part on the nrf application did anyone find a solution? the uni is fine, its adding my sixth form thats the issue
  5. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    NRF doesnt have any application questions, am i seeing things correctly?
  6. ohnoselim

    Started from the bottom

    1st of September im in Yorknew City, but it time for applications! Reflecting on my last cycle, I really improved my applications getting passed through for most, even getting to a written exercise stage for one firm, I hope to have a better cycle this year! Good luck to everyone this year...
  7. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    thanks so much !!
  8. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i want to apply to HSF's dispute open day to learn more about the work but dont really have direct experience in litigation what are some other ways you can demonstrate interest without having direct experience? would you say its better to mention deals/news etc? i have some modules that i...
  9. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    bit of a jump but does anyone know a rough estimate of when NRF typically holds their winter vs dates early dec? mid december?
  10. ohnoselim

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    anyone know if theres a good chance in applying to RPC's direct route, having not done their VS?
  11. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone who applied for the norton rose open day heard anything back since the rare recruitment email?
  12. ohnoselim

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you so much for the kind words! It definitely was not my best work, this cycle has been very tough
  13. ohnoselim

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    are case study exercises very harsh with marking based on spelling i already know i made a spelling error and it pains me 😐
  14. ohnoselim

    Started from the bottom

    update: applications aren't over yet!! good thing is that all my applications passed to the next stage minus one as it was sent late, so i am doing something right i suppose? completed another firms test and now i have more apps to complete im thinking to just go for it and start the sqe...
  15. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    any tips for cappfinity tests, never seem to pass those
  16. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone struggle to get referees for applications? none of my tutors at university were very helpful when it came to this (had some bad experiences and just stopped asking) , and now that I am a graduate I just think its difficult for applications some specify having an academic referee...
  17. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone know what the target audience is for the kingsley napley's work experience? the website doesn't specify if its for first years, second, third or graduates
  18. ohnoselim

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you for the response! you mentioned british firms are you referring to regional/national firms only?
  19. ohnoselim

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have a part time retail role atm, i do some charity volunteering every week too in the past ive done some intern work at uni, intern work at a high street firm, and the rest is just open day experiences thanks so much for your reply
  20. ohnoselim

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    i know this sounds so silly but do you think theres a reasonable chance in getting a tc just from a direct tc route? everywhere i look its the norm to have a vs first or if they do get a tc the applicant has so much previous experience i just dont want to pour my efforts on more applications...

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