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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Thank you Jaysen! I will keep you updated! 😄
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    My journey to a Training Contract

    No, for Latham it is a SJT assessment :)
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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Little Update. - I sat the A&O Blended Assessment - it was okay overall. The VI was good - I practiced a lot so I am glad I was able to respond well. Next steps: Send Latham and Skadden by Friday and prep for WG practice On the weekend - practice M&A TCLA courses and commercial awareness...
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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Thank you Axel!! I will keep you updated 😄
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    My journey to a Training Contract

    Hello! My name is Jasmine I am currently a paralegal hoping to secure a training contract! 🥹 I have been a long time lurker of TCLA’s threads but now I decided to make this thread to finally hold myself accountable and keep track of my applications. Submitted application: A&O direct Training...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did anyone who applied for the White&Case spring VS on the 14th of Jan received the VI? Do you think they will still give out VIs or should I expect a Pfo?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did anyone who applied for the White&Case spring VS on the 14th of Jan received the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Many people applied in November and have not received the TI! Don’t rule yourself out yet 👍
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I submitted mine on the 14th December, you? 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey Adrian, thank you! Good luck to you as well, we got this 😁
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey! Anyone heard from Skadden post- app?
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    Hi everyone

    Hi AvniD, nice to meet you! I will definitely do that, thank you! :)
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    Hi everyone

    Thank you very much Jaysen!😄
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    Hi everyone

    Hello everyone! My name is Jasmine Mohamud, I am currently a paralegal at Hugh James in their Cardiff office. This will be my second application cycle and since I have had no luck yet I am hoping to secure some vacations scheme and hopefully secure a TC with my dream firm (fingers crossed...
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    Premium Academy - An Eight Week Virtual Programme

    Hi everyone! I think my biggest application tip is authenticity. Writing an application that makes you unique starts with you! Don’t try and write what you think the recruiter is looking for but write instead what makes a specific firm stands out to you and why do you think your experiences...
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    Training Contract Application

    That’s a good idea! Thank you
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    Training Contract Application

    Thank you very much Romiras!
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    Training Contract Application

    Thank you Alice!
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    Training Contract Application

    Hi Alice, thank you for your message! I did attend some open days, certain firm said that a direct application without a Vacation Scheme is fine. However, other firms recruit mainly from Vacation Schemes, so I think it depends on the firm I will go for a mixture of direct TCs and VS applications.
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    Training Contract Application

    Hello everyone, I wanted to ask questions on the training contract application process. Since I did not apply to any placements this year, I am aiming to apply for direct TC next year. I have a range of legal and non legal work experience and I am also the founder and president of my university...

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