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    Paralegal vs Legal Assistant distinction?

    Hi all - quick question. What is the difference between a paralegal and a legal assistant in practice? Does it depend on the size of the firm and what they actually expect of you? Not sure lol. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The Reed Smith app questions are identical to the Direct Training Contract App a couple of months ago... how unwise is it to use the same answers that got me past the first round?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It wasn't a rejection! SJT + VI invite yesterday. Any heads up as to what to expect would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi all, If I haven't received anything from Reed Smith, is it looking like a rejection? I applied 11/06
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anybody else having issues with the Reed Smith Direct TC application form, specifically the University Grades section? I get this error message, "Request failed with status code 400". Does anybody have a way for me to get in touch with RARE? I spoke to grad rec and they said talk to them, but...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi all, Has anybody had any movement from Shoosmiths today? I've not heard anything and there's an hour to go.

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