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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    hey! it went fine i think! the group exercise scenario was fairly straightforward, so was the written assessment. the interview wasn’t really much of a conversation, they were asking some strengths questions off their list but all in all it wasn’t too bad!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    has anyone done the irwin mitchell virtual ac yet? not sure what to expect
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    did it work for you in the end? I'm having the same issue now
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No it's valid for 2 consecutive cycles
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    my understanding is that if you passed the test previously, you will not be required to re-take it for the next 2 cycles; however, if you had failed before, you need to take the WG again
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    that's amazing - well done!! can I ask if you got a first in your degree? i got a 2.1 and got rejected from slaughters right away last year, just wondering if it's my grades or my cover letter that's not good enough
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anybody know if I can apply to Bird&Bird summer vac scheme if I've already applied to WVS? got a rejection today post WG
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    words of encouragement needed

    hi all, its yet another application season and i feel so defeated by the last one that i am slowly losing hope of ever getting of tc... would love to hear some of your stories or words of encouragement! i went to a red brick uni, completed the lpc and have 3 years experience as a paralegal...

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