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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Second what Jessica said - I went to their event last year and my application focused on what I wanted to learn rather than how I was socially mobile. I tried to be specific about a couple of their practices and diversity initiatives and what information I wanted to get out of the day. Could...
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    GDL vs. No-GDL (College of Legal Practice)

    @Jessica Booker My firm gives me a 6 week course, but I still question whether the time given will be sufficient to cover everything I need to know for the SQE. I would feel more assured if I did the GDL, but I could be wrong. Its more whether I will miss out on legal content by not doing the...
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    GDL vs. No-GDL (College of Legal Practice)

    Hi all, I'm a future trainee solicitor at a US firm due to start my training contract in March 2026. My firm doesn't require me to sit the GDL exams and I start my SQE course in February 2025. However, I am slightly worried going into the SQE without completing the GDL for a multitude of...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Macs PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I heard back with a PFO on Friday and I know some people who received offers too.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do you get notified if you passed Macs SJT, and if so, when?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does Macfarlanes online test have a Benchmark or is it considered holistically with the online application?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Slaughters explicitly ask you not to state skills as they are able to infer it from your job descriptions. So I would just put “Carried out X, achieved Y results” or something, and do two-three bullet points for each work experience.
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    Rare Coordinator Interview

    Hi, I have an interview with Rare Recruitment for their Candidate Coordinator role. Has anyone interviewed in the past and is willing to provide some insights? :) Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker or anyone that’s done the SQE (particularly at BARBRI, but more generally is fine), I’m having a bit of a conundrum. I might be starting my SQE prep course in early July for an Sep 2025 start and I technically graduate from my degree in June. However, I am worried that I may need...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just signed my TC at Baker McKenzie. Thank you to the TCLA community, @Jaysen and @Jessica Booker for your help and the resources :)
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    Career changer help

    Hey, can’t speak for your first two points but I have quite diverse work experience in energy, R&D consultancy, academic research (STEM), and data analysis with no prior legal experience and just secured a TC at a top US firm. As long as you relate these experiences to why law clearly, I think...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yea for London - was emailed on 15/04
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    GD PFO’d me a couple weeks ago saying all slots had been filled for their VS
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker I have an offer for a VS in summer and am waiting to hear back from a spring VS on a TC decision. The summer firm has asked if I receive a TC offer from other firm to tell them - why would this be the case and could it negatively impact my chances to receive a TC from the summer...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied day of deadline and got the VS :) they say they’re rolling but I don’t think thats necessarily true!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    ☠️ I’m scared
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How does one prepare for a vacation scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got this question at a recent successful interview and I said what you said + where they operate (jurisdictions) + how seriously the law firm takes ESG as well (so as not to damage reputation). So think ur ok! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    BAKERS VS for spring I cannot believe it

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