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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi guys does anyone know how much DACB pays nqs? The info isn't on legal cheek, but I was wondering if someone had insider info by any chance?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi guys, thanks for all of these answers! I use all of these for my research, and as you've all mentioned compile information to have a more holistic understanding. I was simply trying to simplify things for my grandma 😅 so checking if there was a simplified list. Thanks for all your help!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Legal 500 is more for specific practice areas though isn't it? Unless they have an overall list for firms in general?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi guys, does anyone have a good website for UK firm rankings? Like what is the most universally recognised - The Lawyer? I know it's not super important I'm just trying to find some info
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On another note- does anyone know what the conversion rate is for Charles Russell Speechlys post VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have insights on DACB's AC, or the firm in general? They don't have that many exterior resources bar Legal Cheek, and although I'm going through their website I still feel like I'm missing some extra details... Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just did the weightmans sjt test and flopped it so bad 😂😂😂 It's such a hit and miss, I've done so well in past SJTs but sometimes it all goes so wrong, even though I don't feel like I particularly change my answers that much?? They're so hard to hack 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    PMCs communication is terrible. Have not heard anything from them since I applied on the 12/12, apart from the automated "thanks for submitting". Nothing when they closed applications, nothing to explain the ridiculously long wait, nothing after I emailed them three weeks ago now to get an...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    DACB London AC invite this morning! For context, in case ppl are still waiting- did the test on the 25th of Jan and was in the 95th percentile. Applied 6th of Jan.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do people have tips on connecting with trainees/ future trainees on linkedin? I'm sending connections but I feel like if people don't know you they're unlikely to accept? Would you recommend sending a message with the connection invite (also bearing in mind you can only do that for 5 invites a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Amazing thank you so much for all this advice!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much for your answer. I've also read that successful TC offer holders often go out of their way to knock on people's doors/ go up to people to speak to them (not during lunch but during working hours) to make themselves known. Is this actually typical and recommended? Or should I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, I have my first ever VS coming up in two weeks, and I'm not really sure how to go about asking ppl to go for coffees and stuff? I know it's an important part of standing out and making sure ppl get to know you, but I have a one week VS and I don't actually know when I'm gonna have...

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