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    Essentials for Practice Course

    Hi all, Just had a few questions about the Essentials for Practice Course? 1. How is it exactly examined? 2. Is it as challenging as the SQE or is it relatively straightforward? 3. Any other general tips about it would be very helpful! Thanks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard back from WFW post AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No not yet - have noticed that if you press "print" it does show part of your application (work experience/grades etc) but I'm quite certain there were a few questions for which we had to provide written responses to as well (unless I'm imagining this)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know how to access the written application for Pinsent Masons? On their Ambertrack application tracker, I can't seem to be able to click on the application section?
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    I did the written on the 17th of March I believe.
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Same, just got a PFO after the written assessment. Bit peeved that they give zero feedback after so many steps in the application but it is what it is I guess. Well done to all that have gotten onto the insight scheme :)
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Still waiting to hear back too but I don't think I did very well on the written exercise so I'm not too hopeful lol
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    I'm pretty certain they'll make us share screens and video haha but perhaps we'll be surprised!
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    On Wednesday too! Rather nervous as I have no idea what to expect but it'll be a good experience at worst I guess :)
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    I got a written exercise invite yesterday for the same stream and location

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