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  1. lesh

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    \hello guys, I need help urgently with an interview question. When a law firm asks about a recent commercial news story that interested you, is it ideal or beneficial in any way to use articles in the sector the firm specialises in? Or I could discuss news in a small niche practice in the firm?
  2. lesh

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can anyone share the interview question they had behind their Mishcon de reya AI thing
  3. lesh

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Honestly guys, seeing y'all rejections makes me feel better. I'm not wishing for more, but, you know, knowing you're not the only one going through this is kinda uplifting.
  4. lesh

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    london office DIRECT TC app.
  5. lesh

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    a former paralegal with a TC at the firm, common in some other firms too
  6. lesh

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    use gemini guided learning feature to learn step by step
  7. lesh

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    those guys legit have 5 direct tc spots just to give 4 of those to their paralegals
  8. lesh

    Pinsent Masons blended assessment

    Hello! I plan on taking the online assessment this week. Is there anything you wish you had known before you took the test? The written and interview specifically.
  9. lesh

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any specific tips for Pinsent Masons online assessment?

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