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    SQE prep: I’ve not been a student in years

    Hi guys, I’m fortunate enough to be starting my SQE in September sponsored by a firm. I’m pretty stressed in advance because I can see that a lot of the course is self study. It’s been years since I did my law degree and I honestly couldn’t really recite much from what I studied. This coupled...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Bonjour all!! I just wanted to drop a line to say I just got the call offering me a training contract!😭 I’m over the moon, and I really could not have done it without this forum, anyone who’s interacted with me knows, the journey has been HARD. Rejections have really got to me at times, I’m a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If you message me privately I’m happy to outline the structure of mine
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone who knows me knows I’ve been on this forum for a little time and I’ve had my fair share of disappointing outcomes. Although I’m over the moon to say I’ve secured a winter vac scheme with Simmons - it’s also worth adding that this was my first AC for a vac scheme and I know the general...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    my private messages are always open to everyone - the best part of this process and this platform is finding people going through the same thing and having a tribe to celebrate your wins and provide a listening ear during your losses.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I dont think so - I'm a big believer in a PFO is only ever a PFO when they say so - I would sit tight (easier said than done) and wait bc they do send them out in batches. As someone who's done a few cycles I also think it's worth adding that sometimes getting caught up in whether its a PFO or...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No you don’t - the next email I got from them was about the vi etc
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    So it would be 2 weeks tomorrow!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got a Simmons AC !!! I genuinely feel like crying
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just completed Simmons' verbal and logical tests and let me tell you it was almost a surreal experience, I genuinely cannot tell you what happened during that test. I feel like I had no idea what was going on despite having done multiple practices and scoring above average on the practice tests...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Out of interest when did you apply/submit SJT?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone got advice for the Simmons video interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If it's the same as last year then you're fine
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I just received confirmation that I passed A&O's SJT btw - completed 13/09 for context
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    for Ashurst's PS is that in essence a cover letter and do I need to address the personal statement? I can't work out if it's more like the PS I drafted for university applications

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