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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I submitted the form to join the Junior Lawyers’ Community on Friday. Please could my request be approved? Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I get the sense that if it’s not required, grad rec probably won’t spend time reviewing it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    unless something has changed this year, you don't have to send a CV. only personal statement + the rest of the form (incl. work experience). the only reason there is an option to submit a CV is because they use the same portal for lateral hiring.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Jess, thanks so much for your reply! As suggested, have reached back out to the firm and provided an overview so they can advise.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker hope all is well! I was hoping to get your advice on conflict checks for a vac scheme. Specifically, I have been asked to “clarify if you recall doing any substantive work for any clients at the below prior employers” and quite unsure on how to approach these: - 2-week...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think it depends on the firm - some are fine with it, some do a flexible approach, some will just say no. if you are already in a process, worth asking them now. If you haven’t applied yet (eg direct TC) and you know you’ll be abroad at the time of ACs, worth checking beforehand as some firms...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    :( they replied with a rejection 2 hours after I followed up on my AC (this after a month of waiting for a response)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not sure if you guys have seen posts from last year’s thread but I know some ppl applied direct TC last year (July deadline) and they didn’t hear back until like November😭 I think this is typical of W&C
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Am also curious @HopefulFutureTrainee123 !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If anyone was put on Osborne Clarke’s VS reserve list (any office) I’d be grateful if you could DM me :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone here applied for Mayer Brown (summer) that hasn’t been PFO’d nor invited to job simulation? i.e., still waiting post test? Just wondering if people who received the job simulation a few weeks ago were only spring or summer as well!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any chance there is an interview link in a portal somewhere, or there isn’t a link at all and it might be a telephone interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you - hope you get good news soon!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think they might be doing offers in reverse order ie summer then spring, or perhaps a scattergun approach. I'm not too sure :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    CRS Spring offer for London, did the VI on 21 Feb
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    That’s awesome!! For CRS, may I ask when you did your VI? :) So good to hear they are still giving out offers!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any more CRS news since earlier this week? Like if you’re still waiting
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats!!!!! And thanks for sharing about Spring. Funny how not a single person has posted about Spring offers. Can I ask when you did the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do you have confirmation of this from grad rec? I thought there was a written exercise before the VS

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