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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all. In questions like "Why this firm?" - how could you mention the firm's merger? Guessing it would be pretty tricky to make that point. Alternatively, is it better not to mention the merger and instead talk about something else? Thanks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi. I am about to send off an application for an insight day. However, they ask in the work experience section if the experiences are 'SQE qualifying work experience'. The experiences I listed are all paralegal roles I have worked either as a student or graduate, though I am not sure if these...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all. Would GR think it's a red flag if the work experience section shows gaps between employment (as a recent graduate and working as a paralegal)? Given the difficult employment market, would this be something they'd expect, or would it make them second-guess our applications?-- gaps of 2/3...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi. Some law firms are asking for abilities in programming languages (albeit an optional category in the application form). Is being proficient in any programming language really a deal-breaker? To the point where it places a candidate in a pretty good position? Thanks.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    If you have not heard from Dentons, should we assume it's a PFO?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Not for direct TC apps it seems. "For our two-year training contracts, you can apply through the vacation scheme route which is how we recruit the majority of our London trainees (approximately 80 percent). Applications for vacation schemes are reviewed on a rolling basis. Alternatively, you...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I want to apply to white & case via a direct training contract application route - I believe they do not take applications on a rolling basis - is it wise for me to have it sent out around May or so?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    for white and case - theres a prompt for "use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc. " but we also have to write a cover letter. SO do i not mention any events etc in the cover letter because I've already...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks. What kind of work do you normally get on with in Commercial Litigation at your firm? My dream is to work in Corporate/M&A at bigger firms. I believe even if I somehow work in big firms as a paralegal, regardless of the areas - I could transfer skills/networking into landing positions at...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey - I've got a paralegal job in private client in a fairly high street firm in south London starting in the next 2 weeks. But I've also got a paralegal job in commercial litigation at a top city law firm that i could start soon BUT its only for a 1 month contract. Which one should I take???

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