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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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HSF AC for summer

Shall I just assume the PFO for the spring scheme then 😂 not heard a word since I completed the Blended test 9th December
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This may be a dumb question, but here I am :) When a firm asks whether you applied to them previously, should I put 'yes' If I applied for a paralegal position or do they just mean vs/training contracts?
Don't worry - we don't think there are any stupid questions in this forum, and it's a legitimate question to ask.

You should state yes as you have applied to the firm before.
 
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