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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’m re-doing my CV, is it best practice to stick to bullet points or write small succinct paragraphs?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Luckily, I do have some WFH weeks I can take (taking a week next week) so that would be a massive help and I’m saving my annual leave in case I do manage to get a WVS. Stupid question but if I get a VS, do I have to declare this to my current employer?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks! Super helpful. Looks like I need to prioritise both VS and TCs so I’ll do exactly that 😊
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi all, just after some general advice please. I’m a career changer (well, trying to achieve this). I work full time and have now started the PGDL. I am trying to balance it all but as you can imagine, working full time/studying and also doing applications is intense. Would you recommend I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Jones Day PFO :/ not sure if I’m upset as I’ve heard they give out a lot of interviews or impressed that they got back to me so soon! 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much! Super helpful 😌
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can someone please help me understand the work experience section of vacation schemes- it’s my first cycle. Is it frowned upon to copy and paste bullet points detailing the role and responsibilities of each work experience? Or is the general consensus to write a paragraph (depending on word...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone hear anything from Stephenson Harwood or best to assume PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Skadden VS: “In order to apply, undergraduate candidates need to have reached the penultimate year of their law degree or the final year of a non-law degree” Can graduates apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can anyone please PM me the video questions asked for AO Shearman WVS? Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is going to sound so pathetic but how do I react to posts?! All I can do is like, reply and quote. I check this forum on my phone via safari
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sucks but got to keep going! I applied to the London office on 17 July
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If only! I’ve had radio silence since post app so have no hope 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you for the update! It’s driving me mad 😂

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