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    ILBF Essay Competition - Paid-for WE in London prize

    Hi, this is a good question - on the face of it you wouldn’t be eligible, but I don’t think we had anticipated that people would graduate earlier than the summer! I have asked one of the more senior judges and will let you know what the response is :)
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    ILBF Essay Competition - Paid-for WE in London prize

    Hi all, I hope that this isn’t against forum rules (I had a check and it didn’t seem to be, however let me if it is!) but I thought I would share this competition as I imagine it’d be of interest to some people on here! The International Law Book Facility (ILBF) is running a student essay...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not sure about the webinars, but you can also check out their Instagram (@freshfieldsgrads): https://instagram.com/freshfieldsgrads?utm_medium=copy_link If you look on their stories tab they have a Grad Rec Q&A from a couple of weeks ago, as well as a Q&A from last year with some helpful tips :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This will vary! It’s worth bearing in mind that Freshfields recruit on a non-rolling basis, so they will wait until the application deadline before sending out Watson Glaser invites and then AC invites. I applied in the summer window and I think it took me about 2 weeks post-deadline to get the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I still haven’t heard anything either and I know we’re not the only ones! About 2 weeks after applying to Ashurst, I applied to another firm and 2 weeks ago I accepted my TC with them! Meanwhile, complete radio silence from Ashurst 😂
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, I recently did an article interview for Freshfields and was successful, I’m not sure how similar the format of your interview will be but feel free to drop me a message as I’m more than happy to share how I prepared if you think it would be helpful! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, just to chip in here - Dentons are definitely still holding ACs. I got an invite a week ago; although I didn’t get to pick the date as the email said there was only one available. I’m having my AC next week!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, no worries! I literally just had my AC this morning :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was told two different things! In my call with GR I was told probably some time next week, but in my first interview (I was interviewed by a partner and somebody from GR) the GR person said it could be up to mid-September as they’re very busy! I did mention I have another AC in 2 weeks and...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Got a bit of a shock when I checked my emails this evening to see that I’ve been invited to the Dentons AC, after being convinced I bombed the telephone interview 😮 If anybody has any advice on preparing for this or can fill me in a bit more on the exercises (been provided zero details thus...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was curious about this too! @Alice G would you be able to provide some insight into what this entails? Freshfields have been mysteriously vague about it!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you! It came in exactly a week after I’d submitted my Watson Glaser.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Freshfields AC invite received this morning 😱 if anybody has any AC advice they can offer please let me know as this will be my first Assessment Centre!

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