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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
anyone know if we have to complete the arctic shores for NRF before the deadline tomorrow or if its fine to do it after?- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you so much Abbie! <3- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
@Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman hey guys, im just planning the NRF cover letter but its a bit different than the usual. "Tell us why you want to join, what excites you about our programme, and how your skills match our values. Keep it personal and specific." Im interpreting this as -...- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Me- tried to apply for the VS, I applied for the DTC last cycle and it says I can’t apply for both. Will email GR- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
hey guys, just wanted to share something useful Grad Rec at Ashurst said at a webinar last week - they see that there's a direct correlation between applicants who complete their Forage virtual experiences and those that get through past application/test stage.. Good luck! x- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
heyyy thanks so much thats so useful!!! <3 do u have any other tips from the webinar you wouldnt mind sharing please? x- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey guys, for those applying for the Aspiring Solicitors commercial awareness comp, do you have a strategy in choosing companies to follow? I've tried to go with companies I have a genuine interest in but does anyone have any other tips? thanks!!- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
31st July!- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I’m so sorry :( I’ve got anxiety and didn’t start properly applying until this year which is 6 years after I finished uni. I’m 28 now but I knew back then I could not handle rejection very well. Do things on your terms, there’s nothing stopping you from taking a break and coming back to it...- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Stephenson Harwood PFO :’’)- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I had already confirmed my email before cause I submitted a diff application with vantage 🥲- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Thanks so much Jaysen, really appreciate it!!- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
@Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Jaysen having a bit of a crisis here, I refreshed by broweser and my Stephenson Harwood app submitted when I wasnt finished :( I emailed grad rec to explain that if they dont have time to reply before the deadline, I'll make a different account to submit and leave a...- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
The same audacity I giggled hahahhahahaha. I agree tho defo apply!!!!!! Nothing to lose apart from your time…- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey guys, In my why law answer I’m thinking of changing it to being first interested in law when reading my parents divorce settlement, then linking to commercial law through uni etc. Is that a bit far fetched? Also, I have clinical depression and so far i haven’t declared it as a health...- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Sameeeeeee </3- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
So Burges Salmon's work experience section says "In order to be considered for a training contract through our direct process we would like to see that you have completed relevant legal work experience....We classify work experience as paralegal or legal assistant work at a commercial law firm...- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Finally got my Ashurst PFO!!!! lol #we #move- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Has anyone who applied for the government trainee scheme got an invite for the next stage yet?- Meg_Thee_Applicant
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