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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Will the Accelerator programme still be up on the portal during the summer to prepare for the summer vacation schemes? ☺️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, are the Accelerator sessions recorded if we are unable to attend the live sessions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it a disadvantage to only have one vacation scheme? Would having multiple vacation schemes make a candidate more appealing/stand out more especially when firms are deciding on who to convert to a TC post VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, would it be possible to ask for a training contract in an earlier intake than the one applied for if offered a training contract after the vacation scheme?
  5. thelegalstudent

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Jessica, thank you for your reply - that was really helpful! My course is anticipated to end on the 30th of June so I'm assuming this would indicate that my visa would be valid through till September?
  6. thelegalstudent

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, if I am a final-year international law student graduating next summer, would I still be eligible to work for the summer vacation schemes under my student visa if it has expired? Or would I have to apply for a new one? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know how many Direct TCs Ashurst offers?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If we’re still waiting to hear back from a firm post-AC, and have other offers coming in, could we email grad rec to ask for an update on our AC outcome? Or would it be unprofessional to do so?
  9. thelegalstudent

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry to hear about this, hopefully there will be future opportunities in store! Could I ask what the feedback was, if you’re comfortable sharing? Thank you!
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    Extracurriculars - Which Ones Are Helpful?

    Hi! I am currently a first-year law student and have been actively involved in my extracurriculars. I’m an Editor at my law society’s legal publication, a committee member (Commercial Affairs Co-ordinator) of the Commercial Awareness Society, a Peer Mentor for the university, and a Student...

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