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    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2024-25

    Hi everyone 👋 I’m currently preparing for the next law application cycle and I want to get a head start on psychometric tests. For those of you who’ve been through the process, I’d really appreciate your insights: What resources or platforms did you find most useful for practice? Did you see...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I was looking for some advice on what should a cover letter entail for a summer work experience at a national specialist firm?Any advice you can provide would be much appreciated !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah makes sense. Its just confusing sometimes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I havent yet, did you find anyone who has?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    With the skills question, in the intro- do you think it's better to outline the skills you posses and how the firm uses?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiii, to all successful applicants, how would you answer a question where it's asking you to differentiate between a law firm and its competitors? Also what skills do you think is necessary to become a successful solicitor?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from RPC? Its almost end of Feb so PFO at this point?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Have you heard back from RPC? I submitted on 13th and then did the test. But haven't heard back yet

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