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  1. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu @Jaysen Hi guys I was wondering if you can give some advice regarding self-funding the SQE and still applying for TCs. Is this a good option and are firms willing to recruit candidates who have already done the SQE?
  2. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam I am due to start a VS next week. I just recieved notice of who my supervisor and trainee buddy is. I want to message them on linkedin but I am unsure of what to say without coming across as trying too hard. Please could you help me?
  3. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi can anyone who has done the CRS AC or VS please message me. PLEASE!
  4. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Blake Morgan/ PMC direct TC?
  5. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi If anyone has any advice/knowledge about the IM Insight day and final interview please pm me x
  6. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi If anyone has any advice/knowledge about the IM Insight day and final interview please pm me x
  7. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for responding. Do you have any idea of how much I should write as there is no word limit. Should it be as detailed as my work experience section in my applications? Or bullet point format just detailing what the experience is since it will be only be used for passing onto the teams I...
  8. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Ram Sabaratnam @jessicabooker @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu Could you please provide some tips on completing a candidate profile ahead of a vacation scheme. What sort of things would you put in Work experience, Interests and activities section?
  9. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone doing the OC Talent Programme in APRIL?
  10. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone else attending the OC Talent Programme?
  11. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi has anyone heard from Blake Morgan, Irwin Mitchell or the Samsung Paralegal role
  12. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Was this invite recent and if so for what office?
  13. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Got a PFO last week because I emailed them for an update
  14. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    So they are still reviewing Guildford applications or have they made out all the offers already including the summer?
  15. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did anyone get a feedback report from IM post AC and what feedback did you guys get?
  16. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah i got a PFO a few days ago because I emailed them for an update!
  17. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey did you apply for direct tc or vacation scheme?
  18. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone received a placement scheme offer for CRS yet?
  19. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Gateley PFO Reading ;/
  20. lawstudent272003

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    oh no sorry about that! Did you apply for the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship by any chance?

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