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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
ACs tend to demonstrate polish more than ability. Coming from a normal background often means that the first time you get to practice is the real thing and that often makes things look a bit rusty. What I’d advise is firstly to research into each firm’s AC the day before to get an idea of the...- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Getting ACs means that you’re doing something very right. At that point it’s a combination of commercial awareness , interview skills and luck. Also consider the firm you are going for as some have different criteria and might be easier/harder for you.- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
31/3 and rejected 4/4- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I got a pfo- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Maybe you have tried already but try these two things. 1) Check the all mail instead of the primary. 2) Sometimes when a lot of emails are sent from one address the newer ones are hidden and you have to click on a little grey box with three dots in it to open up the newer emails.- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Or more likely, who they want to be friends with and what boxes need ticking to ensure that.- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
You do but it seems to make no sense judging by my experience- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
They rejected me after 6 days :(- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Still haven’t replied to my email asking for feedback after my test score was close to perfect- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Try local agencies though the pay often sucks- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I’ve only been here a week and have already become familiar with you. Best of luck Axel!- A worried paralegal
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A student in need of direction.
It seems that only regionals like them- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Still a very fast response- A worried paralegal
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Got a PFO before I even did an online test with Baker Mckenzie!!! Anyone know if there was some criteria that I missed?- A worried paralegal
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A student in need of direction.
Do you have much information on graduate solicitor apprenticeships and their differences to a TC?- A worried paralegal
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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A student in need of direction.
Problem is I am graduating this year. What firm are you at?- A worried paralegal
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!