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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone. I applied for PHirst (Paul Hastings) and SH. Has anyone heard back yet? I’m still waiting and I feel like this means that I may not have gotten them.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah - I have a ton of non legal work experience that I have been drawing transferrable skills from in my application. I did think that these aren't "easy" firms but it seems hard to find firms that might be "easier" or less stringent if you know what I mean.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hello Jessica, I've seen similar questions before but I did want to ask this question about my specific situation. I am doing a PGDL currently and I am applying to TCs but without any previous legal work experience to back it up. I just got a rejection for the Shoosmiths VS and I have a sinking...
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    Is it even worth it at this point

    Hello all, Now, don't boo me for this thread but I did want to ask this question about my specific situation. I am doing a PGDL currently and I am applying to TCs but without any previous legal work experience to back it up. I just got a rejection for the Shoosmiths VS and I have a sinking...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hello all, Now, don't boo me for this thread but I did want to ask this question about my specific situation. I am doing a PGDL currently and I am applying to TCs but without any previous legal work experience to back it up. I just got a rejection for the Shoosmiths VS and I have a sinking...
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    Applying for TC with no legal work experience and no previous VS

    Hello all, Now, don't boo me for this thread but I did want to ask this question about my specific situation. I am doing a PGDL currently and I am applying to TCs but without any previous legal work experience to back it up. I just got a rejection for the Shoosmiths VS and I have a sinking...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is anyone applying for other vacation schemes? (or placements)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    just got a rejection for Shoosmiths placement (stong application though - not sure if that means anything). completed SH but not as sure about that. I have this sinking feeling that I'm gonna be back next year :(

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