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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    TC offer for 2026 on 23/01, AC was 16/01 edit: should clarify, this is for an individual i've been mentoring, just want to provide info for other candidates.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I know CMS sent out AC invites for WC 13/1 and 20/1, multiple dates for both weeks. And they claim to be non-rolling, so there may additional ACs in late Jan or Feb, but as of right now, i know there are ACs invites send and already scheduled.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hogan Lovell's had this policy. Despite them saying its on a per office basis, I believe it was across global offices that offer TCs.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    The timeslots offered are all full FYI. This leads me to believe they are secretly rolling, but who knows, maybe they will open up further ACs? These are scheduled for W/C 13 Jan.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    CMS sent out AC invites today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    1. Just the video interview questions are recorded AFAIK, but not really understanding your question...what else can be 'recorded' or how? 2. You cannot AFAIK 3. IIRC, 4-6 Video Qs, no written, the rest are 'ranking' SJT type questions
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    8 weeks @ a top 20 city firm. This is for 12 month FTC.
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    Quite a sad TC unsuccessful story

    You won't necessarily be able to get a Compliance Analyst job right off the bat, but you can check out titles such as Compliance Paralegal, AML Paralegal, Onboarding Paralegal or Compliance Paralegal on LinkedIn/ job boards. Ideally, the experience you want is in conflicts, but lot of firms are...
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    Quite a sad TC unsuccessful story

    Have you considered becoming a conflicts/compliance analyst and then applying internally via that position? Even at an entry level, the role pays mid 30s at most big city law firms, and I see more and more internal applicants coming in from this background, across many city firms that allow...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I don't entirely agree that firms question the commitment of the candidates with TCs secured. It feels more and more to me, like firms and recruiters are gatekeeping the jobs. How many postings do you see these days that state X experience required for an entry-level role (even asking for 3-6...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    PFOs have been received by unsuccessful candidates 30 July
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    The invite for both this year and last year said "next stage of the process". According to Grad Rec, they are not rolling and review every application. During the 2023 cycle, they did not send out MMAT invites until 3 weeks after the deadline. This year, 2024 cycle, the MMAT invites were sent...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    This year it is
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Have not heard back. Someone in a group chat mentioned they spoke with another individual who received an AC invite today, scheduled for 2 later weeks.
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