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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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Macfarlanes PFO. I mean this is ridiculous!!! I felt this was my best application and connected with the firm on so many points yet I keep getting rejected every single time at the first stage. Judging by the way I’m going I might never get a TC, very sorry for this depressing post. I literally feel like banging my head against a wall 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
 
Macfarlanes PFO. I mean this is ridiculous!!! I felt this was my best application and connected with the firm on so many points yet I keep getting rejected every single time at the first stage. Judging by the way I’m going I might never get a TC, very sorry for this depressing post. I literally feel like banging my head against a wall 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Hey I can sympathise with you. I spent the most time on Macfarlanes and felt it was my best app of all time yet received a PFO today. Lets keep going strong, we ll eventually get something :)
 
Macfarlanes PFO. I mean this is ridiculous!!! I felt this was my best application and connected with the firm on so many points yet I keep getting rejected every single time at the first stage. Judging by the way I’m going I might never get a TC, very sorry for this depressing post. I literally feel like banging my head against a wall 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
We’ve all been there! I know everyone says this, but it only takes one firm to say yes! Please don’t lose hope
 
Macfarlanes rejection thank you for letting me know. Can I please get my NRF and Freshfields rejection today also.
Hi, sorry to hear about the Macfarlanes rejection, but for NRF keep your fingers crossed, someone said they received their invite to the test on the 5th of August last year, you could receive some good news tomorrow!!
 
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hey hey hey hey hey hey

have been mia, but back in the game after somehow getting the NRF telephone interview (first time passing arctic shores woot woot). if anyone has any insights about the TI, i'd be grateful. can offer some assistance with several firms in return :)

Hey!!
I did the TI for NRF's vac scheme (I got a pfo which made sense since I already accepted a clashing offer)

It was very competency focused from what I remember, so make sure you have the STAR structure on lock. Pretty sure I had an innovation focused question in regards to how NRF innovates. It was honestly something you don't need to stress too much over, just be natural and have a good structure to your answers!
 
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