Recent content by Glayson Tavares-Costa

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

    I just received an email inviting me for an AC with Ashurst (direct TC App) as well! In the meantime, I accepted a TC offer with a different firm, so I will have to decline! Hopefully, opening up a space for someone else!
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    Are GDL Course Notes useful?

    Thank you for your insights. I might decide to order the YourGDL Revision Notes instead, would you recommend them by any chance? :)
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    Are GDL Course Notes useful?

    Hi :) Did you consider buying the GDL Answered ULaw Core Guide notes? As far as I am aware, they will be updating it this month!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Fantastic! Let's keep each other updated about when the updated versions come out :)
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    Are GDL Course Notes useful?

    Thank you both! I am just waiting for the updated version of the GDL Answered book to come out and then I will purchase it :) Thank you for your insights!
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    Are GDL Course Notes useful?

    Hi Jack! I am starting my GDL at the uni of law and wondered if you would recommend buying YourGDL or alternatively notes from a different website? Thank you :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I am starting the GDL soon and wondered if I should prepare for something in advance? Can anyone who has done the GDL/PGDL share their insights with me, please? :) Also, is anyone aware of good platforms to get notes/books for the course? :) Any advice is much appreciated!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi Jacob, How long did it take for BPP to get back to you with your offer?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Congrats!!! Well done :) Is your TC offer with Ashurst? I wondered as I am waiting to hear back re my direct TC app! I hope you get to celebrate properly this weekend!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Ashurst for the 2023/24 direct TC route?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    My deadline is tomorrow! So I should be able to receive the links in time (hopefully!) :D
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I am having the same issue - have you emailed graduate recruitment yet, and did you receive a reply?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thank you so much; super helpful! :)
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    A combination of the two, the first question (Do you require a work permit to work in the UK?) has a drop-down menu with yes or no. The second question (Do you currently hold a valid work permit?) has a drop-down menu with yes or no, and also requests further details if you answer with 'yes'...

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