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  1. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Great thanks, so just the 850 personal statement?
  2. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do freshfields require a cv
  3. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thanks, D&W
  4. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    For a direct TC CV, do I need to list out each module grade under the education section? Or is there a particular format I should use (e.g yearly average, key modules only etc) This is a US firm which requires a CV and cover letter (no app portal).
  5. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    does slaughters recruit on a rolling basis?
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Are exam deferrals for personal extenuating circumstances looked down upon by grad rec on an application form and would you include this in the 'resit' section?
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you :)
  8. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Seperately
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Quick question about Bakers grad rec - is anyone else trying to get into contact with them and not hearing back?
  10. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Usually you are able to apply as it would be classed as a new recruitment cycle (sept-aug).
  11. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I was thinking the same, i was planning on doing it on Friday morning
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from Al Tamimi?
  13. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How many questions in Bakers VI?
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What is Macfarlanes' test? Is it WGT, SJT, Verbal Reasoning?
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi guys, would value anybody's input/advice on this as it is a concern of mine.. If I trained at a low-tier international law firm in the City, how possible is it to lateral to a bigger firm upon qualification?
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