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Recent content by yk123489

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! Is Freshfields’ test automatic?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    yes, no need to list them in CV.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi! While I'm finishing up applications to a few remaining firms, I’d love to make good use of the summertime to strengthen my finance knowledge. I'm really interested in transactional law, and while I feel quite confident with M&A contracts, I’d like to deepen my understanding of basic...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    FYI for those applying to Slaughter, this is the email they sent: "Yes, please include all of your modules on your application form, as well as your GCSE and A-Level equivalent results. However, there is a designated section of the application form for these results, so you do not need to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you, I totally agree with your reasoning personally, just want to be sure I do not mess up. I have sent them an enquiry just in case - will get back once they reply :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I agree but there is this info in their FAQs which makes me confused: "Yes - please include all your academic results on your CV, as well as on your application form. On your CV, you should list these in chronological order, starting with the most recent. This doesn’t need to take up too much...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi! Can anyone confirm the Slaughter CV module requirement please? I am an international LLM student with all education obtained outside of UK and I have lots of entries. E.g., I have completed 97 modules in 4 years of my LLB. Right now my CV is around 2,5 pages long...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Any Dentons post-app invites for DTC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you! I wish you good luck. Would you mind sharing some advise on you success in securing an AC?
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    Ask Reed Smith Anything! ⬇️

    Hi! I am an international student finishing my LLM in Italy. As the highest grade here is 30, I am struggling to convert my grades into %. Should I just leave them as they are and make a note in "further information" section or should I try to convert them into %? Thanks!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi! If you do not mind me asking, where did you finish law school? Or rather, have you studied in the UK at all? I assume no, but still had to ask. I am an international student based outside of UK and never studied here, so I wanted to understand what are my chances of getting through to an AC...

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