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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I need as much advice on this as possible. I am a final year law student from India. I have a good Indian law firm job in hand that I shall have to join in August if I accept the offer. I don't need to accept the offer anytime soon, so I have a lot of time in hand. I have been considering TC...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, is Irwin Mitchell rolling or non-rolling?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, is it recommended to use abbreviations of lengthy words like GRE, GMAT or AI or use their full names?
  4. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is extremely helpful, thank you so much. Do you have any advice with regards to structuring the work experience section? Or any examples that you could attach? Thanks a lot in advance.
  5. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, can someone give suggestions of what the biggest achievement can look like for Clifford Chance application? Can it also include dealing with entrance exams during covid while struggling with the death of a family member?
  6. M

    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2024-25

    Hi, does this mean that no firm apart from the ones marked to have a "virtual" one have a virtual open day?
  7. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    hey can you tell what the deadline for the TC is? I am unable to find!
  8. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you so much for the quick response.
  9. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    will 10th November be too late to apply for slaughter and may?
  10. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    hi, do you know more of such firms who may be willing to sponsor visas alongside travel for international students willing to apply for vacation schemes?
  11. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey, does this mean non-law students who have to pursue their PGDL and clear SQE can also apply?
  12. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you so much! such a saviour!
  13. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I am fairly new to the process can someone please tell me if open days are virtual or in person? I am an international student and I wish to attend the virtual ones. Does anyone also know which ones are virtual anytime soon?
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