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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do you think it's worth emailing Wedlake Bell about when we'll hear a response to our TC applications? Their deadline was 1st May :')
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard back from Wedlake Bell? It's been ages since their deadline
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard back from Wedlake Bell, TLT, or Wiggin?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone not heard back from K&S?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm really struggling with this quesiton. Does anyone have any insight on how to approach this? In your view, what are the main challenges facing the legal industry in the UK and how do you think our firm is positioned to address these challenges? Any help would be appreciated :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When asked 'what make law firm x stand out to you', would I just simply state what makes it stand out or would I need to link it to my own experiences and why this is important to me?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    R&G pfo
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations on reaching the next stage! When did you do the automatic test and when did you get the job simulation invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Got this reply from Dechert regarding my spring vac scheme app following the written assessment/VI "We are sorry that you are experiencing a delay following your second stage of the recruitment process. Due to high volumes of applications we are still reviewing the second stages of the...
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    Anyone not had a response form Dechert post VI/written exercise? My app was for spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    post-app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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