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    BPP vs ULaw

    I can’t speak to the Law Conversion Course, but my experience with BPP for the SQE was disappointing. Lecturers often arrived late, were frequently changed, and several sessions were cancelled without notice. As we were attending in person, it was incredibly frustrating to travel in only to find...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am happy to confirm that I have secured a training contract with my dream firm, a globally recognised practice. It has taken a lot of perseverance, and I waited to speak with the HR team and finalise everything before sharing the news, but it is official now. I want to extend my thanks to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well done mate that is amazing - was this a direct tc application or a vac scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations, where did you secure?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was fortunate to secure a place on their internship along with four others and none of us did cover letters - I will say to ensure your personality shines through your application though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for sharing it is appreciated - could I kindly ask which firms these were related to please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can I ask why you didn't manage to convert ? I understand a massive part is luck
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi There :) I am also nervous, been doing practices with my university for a strengths based interview, researching the firm and speaking with trainees to learn more. Mine is london - next week :) what about you? I'm just looking to practice as much as possible - problem is I also work so have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On a separate note 🤣 I hope everyone is having a lovely evening, everyone is safe, and everyone is researching as crazily as I am 🤣 wishing everyone a blessed night - TCs for all. But staying on topic of this thread - can anyone share their thoughts on NRF please, currently doing pro bono work...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn't write it off just yet, apparently, they shortlist so they may take the application itself into consideration -For practice I used the below links CC has a practice application as does LL - AD has a good number of free tests...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi All, I have recieved an A/C invite to DLA Piper - would anyone have any advice or support materials I could use to prepare please? I'm a bit nervous and new to the A/C process @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu (apologies, I saw others tagging you, so I hope its ok to ask for your help in this way...

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