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Recent content by asg

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    has anyone heard back from Penningtons via direct TC route this cycle?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone completed the VI for DACB?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell post VI??
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson since online assessment stage?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I applied for Reading/ Thames Valley. I think they’re getting back to applicants over the next few days
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Got Shoosmiths VI invite for direct TC having applied back in Jan for VS but I will take it 😂 Has anyone completed the VI? Any steer on the questions?? thanks
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I may have missed this earlier in the thread but is there any advice on prepping for psychometric tests?? Received an invite for this with Anthony Collins so fingers crossed.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    received a DACB VI invite - anyone completed this already with any tips about this years questions??

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