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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone applied to Bentley Systems one month legal internship and heard back after submitting their written task in late January? I followed up a few weeks after and they said they did not have a clear timeline and curios to know about where the process is at.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi all - I am planning an info session within a society that I run to educate those members about "non-law" students applying to law firms (TCs, vac schemes, etc). For all of you non law students: what would you want to see in such a presentation? Would like some advice before I prepare the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do people still use forage virtual experience? Is it a useful tool? Can you like this message if you have used forage in the last 6 months to use it to get to know a firm/apply for a scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Incoming 2025 trainee here. Reading the PGDL this year (23/24) and SQE next (24/25). Now that I signed with my firm, I want to get some in-house experience as a summer law intern before I start. Does anyone know where to find summer internships in house? Also, when would in-house firms begin...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Incoming 2025 trainee here. Reading the PGDL this year (23/24) and SQE next (24/25). Now that I signed with my firm, I want to get some in-house experience as a summer law intern before I start. Does anyone know where to find summer internships in house? Also, when would in-house firms begin...
  6. J

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there - has anyone else been having difficulty getting a CAS from BPP for the PGDL once you have submitted all your passport/visa information to them? Please DM me if you have a similar situation
  7. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there - has anyone else been having difficulty getting a CAS from BPP for the PGDL once you have submitted all your passport/visa information to them? Please DM me if you have a similar situation
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there - has anyone else been having difficulty getting a CAS from BPP for the PGDL once you have submitted all your passport/visa information to them? Please DM me if you have a similar situation
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Look at "Squeeze Out" in the EU/UK Takeover Directive. Article here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=420940 You should also look into the concept of "private benefits of control." It is largely an academic concept that argues a shareholder will not sell their block of...
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just pulled out of a vac scheme for Summer due to a TC offer. Sending positive vibes and hope this helps someone deserving get their place on a scheme!!
  11. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ashurst PFO Direct TC :(
  12. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats! When did you get the email?
  13. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Bakers PFO post WG
  14. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not me
  15. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Nope!
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Quick question re: living grant for PGDL and now SQE1/2. Say a firm gives you 15K.. Is that over supposed to be used for the two years for both courses at ULaw/BPP, or is it 15K PER year for each of the PGDL and SQE1/2? @Jessica Booker
  17. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No, nothing. I emailed asking to confirm receipt and they didn't reply - lol.
  18. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    When you complete Baker WG, does it confirm receipt? I received nothing.
  19. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Question for Bakers - is VI automatic after WG? Or do you have to pass WG in order to receive VI? Just finished up WG.
  20. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Bakers WG invite!

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