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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
@Jessica Booker is getting cut off by the time in a video interview an immediate rejection?- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Applied to bakers February 28 and didn’t receive anything yet. Are they sending more in the coming days or is this it? They said latest we’d hear back is mid April.- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Has anyone received an invite to the next stage from Bakers? Seems like they’re only sending out rejections rn.- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Anyone apply to Stephenson Harwood ME? Have you heard back?- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Hi @Jessica Booker I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. I have two questions regarding an application I’m making to a firm in the Middle East if you don’t mind: 1. The application has two written response questions and they’re “Why are you interested in this position?” And “What interests...- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
The deadline is on the 15th so it hasn’t passed yet. I’ve already sent the email asking them to reopen the application. Should I follow up asking if it’s okay to withdraw?- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
@Jessica Booker I accidentally submitted an app to a firm without fully completing the application form. None of the application questions were answered. I emailed them explaining the situation and asked if they would reopen the application so that I could properly finish it. Would they allow me...- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
They just seem to be personal details questions. The only other short answer question is “why are you interested in our firm?”- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker I am filling out an application and one of the questions is “Tell us why you are interested in this position”. There is no word count on the question. I am not sure how to approach this. Do I talk about my interest in commercial law and how it started? What are some...- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
That firm has made an enemy out of me for life.- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
If you don’t mind me asking, which firm is this for?- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Thank you so much for your reply. Do you think it’s worth it to include my LPC grades then or should I just stick with my undergrad scores?- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Does anyone know if baker mckenzie requires a commendation or distinction on the LPC?- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Still haven’t heard back…- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Congrats! I haven’t heard back yet. I don’t have a work permit in Dubai but that would’ve been some valuable info to share on the website.- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
@Jessica Booker the Stephenson Harwood app asked to summarise an article for a client who wanted an overview and the key points. The word limit is 600 words. I wrote the summary in regular paragraph form without bullet points or anything. Would this be fine as long as I’ve done a good summary...- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I emailed them in November and they said I should hear back soon. Then I called them in January but HR was busy so didn’t get through to them. Haven’t tried since. Afraid they might blacklist me if I contact them again.- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
At this point it has to be illegal what Simmons ME is doing🤣- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Anyone hear back from Clyde & Co ME?- Zaidoz10
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
So are Simmons ME just not gonna get back to applicants? I was told I would hear back soon in November :).- Zaidoz10
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