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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I really wouldn’t rule anything out, hang in there!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For Freshfields SJT, my top skills are collaboration, credible communicator and growth. Area for development is personal responsibility. Sounds good (so far) as it seems to be in line with their values. One thing I took away from SJT preps and probably everyone knows this lol but it is to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey, I was thinking the same but then I received it around 11pm last night. I completed the assessment around the same time the night before so I’m assuming you have to allow 24 hours for the report to come through
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I did the assessment last night and haven’t received a feedback report.. would like to asap!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Likewise (besides going to their open day) I found it to be the hardest SJT I’ve done so not surprised lol!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m honestly happy to help out whenever I can but a simple please and thank you goes a long way. Most interactions are very pleasant.. Please don’t PM me for advice if you can’t converse in a polite way and certainly don’t message me again when the first time round you got your advice and didn’t...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just a matter of time until a question like this pops up
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well folks, another week has come to an end. There’s been good news and bad news. The main thing is that we keep going! These firms will NOT see the last of us, whether it’s this cycle or the next! We shall persevere. I hope you all manage to get some rest and enjoy the weekend. Please...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Reed Smith PFO post SJT/VI 😭😭😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You’re very welcome. We’ve chosen to enter one of the hardest fields so we do have to cut ourselves some slack, celebrate every win whether it’s big or small and if things don’t go your way, you are allowed to be upset about it but try to not let it consume you. You’ve got this and can’t wait to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Back with another update! I received the Goodwin VI- was super shocked but happy of course. I think the VI went well but we shall see. Got rejected by Bakers post app and annoyed about Freshfields introducing the online tests!! 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I know it’s hard to be positive right now but your applications are progressing and you are getting interviews, and that is a massive achievement in itself. Do not lose hope and keep on trying, it is your dream after all! Maybe take a break for today as your mental and physical health is equally...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! You must’ve smashed the test/interview to receive the invite the very next day. Do you mind sharing what your pillars were like? Best of luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear this :( is this post application or post blended assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Lmaooooo this made me laugh so much!! So true
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s 5.35pm on 10 Jan which means.. Baker McKenzie…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yup, unlimited time between each question! So they show you the question and when you’re ready to answer, you press record.

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