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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey - has anyone heard back from Sharpe Pritchard after the WG?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks so much - this is so so helpful for me to know.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hey Jessica - I’m a GDL grad without a TC offer. I want to do a year’s work as a paralegal this year (as in, from September) and defer my LPC offer to a Sept 2022 start, because I think that way it’s more likely to be paid for by a company. Also having done an LLM before the GDL I want to work...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Well done to everyone with TC offers! I had a second round AC for a direct TC application and didn't get it (with BDB Pitmans). The AC was a month ago now and I was told 3 weeks ago. They said that I could email grad recruitment for feedback, which I did immediately. They have since ghosted me...
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    how to get a Paralegal interview?

    Hi, I’m a career changer with an LLM and GDL (both distinctions). I keep being rejected before interview for Paralegal positions and was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks as to what makes a good paralegal application or how to get your foot in the door? Thanks 🙏🏻
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Invite to BDB Pitmans stage 2 assessment centre! Shall I prepare competencies, the firm, and current affairs - same as for the first AC? Does anyone know why some firms have two AC stages?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    It’s been so long now 😂😩
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Bates Wells post-AC yet? Had my first experience of video interviews this week with the GLS one - not a fan, how distracting to have what felt like half the screen your own face talking….
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Whyyyyyyyy does it take firms so long to get back to applicants after ACs? As a career changer, I’m used to interviewing for a job and being called with the outcome that day or the next…. it just kills me waiting weeks 😩
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    BDB Pitmans AC this week! Anyone else wish the government legal service just sent all the tests at once? So annoying to have all the mini deadlines.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    On that note, what is PFO? Assume it means rejection but what do the letters stand for 😂
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you that’s super helpful!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi all! Did fieldfisher not get back to anyone else after the tests? I did the tests (applied to the London office) and had the “we’ll respond in 14 working days” email 16 working days ago now… assuming PFO?

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