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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you Jessica, and yes it's pretty strange. I've checked my junk too and nothing is there. I'll give them a call tomorrow
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey guys, so I received an email from a firm offering me a place on their vac scheme, which I replied back saying I accepted. This was on the 19th May. I didn't hear back, so I sent a follow-up email to ensure that my email wasn't lost and to reiterate my acceptance. That was on the 27th May...
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, has anyone received an email from Broadfields about their London vac scheme?
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Ashurst, RPC post-WG, Travers Smith, Latham or Simmons & Simmons? All for the summer vac scheme btw
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker really appreciate this, thanks for the insight. On point 2 - That makes sense from the firm's perspective, they wouldn't want their TC undermined in that sense. What if for instance, you don't submit previous experiences as QWE to avoid the firm's being put off by you and to...
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, so I had a couple of questions relating to the SQE. Would appreciate any advice/insight from @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu, and anyone else! - So, as someone who started their LLB in 2020 and graduated in 2023, I know that I'm part of the last cohort who would be able...
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, I wanted to ask how I should go about answering a 'Tell me about yourself' question. I'm not sure if there is a specific format for answering this when it comes to legal applications, or how else I should go about it
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, I wanted to ask how I should go about answering a 'Tell me about yourself' question. I'm not sure if there is a specific format for answering this when it comes to legal applications, or how else I should go about it
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    cheers Ram, appreciate that, thank you!
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Appreciate that thank you!
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, just had a question I wanted your advice on. I'm currently applying to a firm's open day, for which its deadline is 1st Nov. I know a little bit about the firm, not too much, which is why I went ahead to apply to the open day. I also want to apply to their vac scheme, the deadline...
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Sidley for their WVS?
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey guys, this question asks "If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form." Can I write something that I didn't cover in detail in one of the application form questions, or...
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I though HSF's vac schemes are non-rolling??
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    "Have you have chosen to use AI tools (such as ChatGPT) in your application?" Hey guys for a question like this, is it okay for me to put that I use chat GPT to help improve the grammar and vocab of my application?
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey! I'm currently writing an application but am struggling with the latter end of this question: 'How did your interest in commercial law develop, and how have you built your understanding of this sector/industry?' I am pretty comfortable with the first limb of the question. As for the second...
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey guys, for the HSF Social Mobility Open Day App, does our work experience have to be in chronological order starting with our most recent? They didn't say anything about this on their work experience section, I have my work experience down the other way around with my most recent at the bottom
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    nothing from W&C either
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey guys, does anyone know about the application process for Accutrainee? I'm trying to apply for their paralegal route but I'm not sure as to want they want for a cover letter for this
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey guys, I have a feedback call tomorrow. Anything in particular I should look to mention aside from questions relating to how I could improve and my weaknesses etc? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I want to make a good final impression on the grad rec since I'm planning on applying to...

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