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hobbies

  1. James Carrabino

    Let's hear about TCLA members' hobbies!

    Hi everyone! With the start of the new month, I wanted to open up a community discussion in which you can all talk about your interests, achievements, passions, leisure activities, hobbies, or anything at all...except for law firm applications! I know that our wonderful community of aspiring...
  2. TM

    Interests including hobbies and sports

    I would really appreciate some advice on how to answer a question like this: Please give brief details of any interests including hobbies and sports. (250 words) The question seems quite simple, but there is something that throws me off. Would work with different societies count as interests...
  3. Hazal

    Extra-Curriculars

    Sorry to be posting yet another thread but I've been mulling this one over for a little while. I'm a recent graduate so I've left the bubble of societies, volunteering opportunities and sports clubs back at university. Ever since then, I've been stuck in a rut of part-time work (looking to go...

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