TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

Alturistic whale

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Hey Team, I'm aware this is dependent on the firm, but at what stage in the recruitment process do academic/organisational referees get contacted?

Also, I was in a research project with a supervisor at University in a paid research internship, would my manager be suitable to put down as an academic referee? I worked closely with them and they will have more to comment on me than my actual lecturers.-It's still academic I guess (?) @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman - Thanks!
 

billyonthespeeddial

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I am prepping for the HFW AC coming up soon and I would love any insights/advice when it comes to shipping/maritime sector please! @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu
Hey this is sort of unrelated (and congrats on the AC) but do you think it's still worth applying to HFW, or did anything indicate they've offered enough ACs to fill their intake? They're a dream firm for me but being employed distracted me from appreciating the fact that they're fully rolling. Thanks :)
 
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SamiyaJ

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Hey this is sort of unrelated (and congrats on the AC) but do you think it's still worth applying to HFW, or did anything indicate they've offered enough ACs to fill their intake? They're a dream firm for me but being employed distracted me from appreciating the fact that they're fully rolling. Thanks :)
Hey,

Absolutely it’s worth applying- you just never know. When I went to book a slot it only gave me 1 option so I don’t know what that indicates as I’ve never attended an AC before.

You won’t lose out on anything if you apply so go for it!
 

Wannabe_Lawyer

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Hey,

Absolutely it’s worth applying- you just never know. When I went to book a slot it only gave me 1 option so I don’t know what that indicates as I’ve never attended an AC before.

You won’t lose out on anything if you apply so go for it!
Just on the back of that - did they give you much notice in advance of the AC?
 

SarahB3

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I was sent an invitation for the assessment&VI just now. I submitted my application on 03/06
Hey would love to hear about your experience with the video interview if you’re open to sharing. No pressure at all, but I’d really appreciate any insight or tips. Happy to connect or chat if that works for you
 
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SarahB3

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Has anyone here open to sharing their experience of the Reed Smith Tests and Online Interview for their Direct TC. I can provide in exchange insights of the firm's culture as well as experience of the assessment centre.

No pressure at all, but I’d really appreciate any insight or tips. Happy to connect or chat if that works for you!
 

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