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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I emailed graduate recruitment for my WG mark and they replied after a few minutes. I got 54%, but would be good to know what the cut off is for them and maybe what others who got to VI stage received?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is the number only provided for people who pass the test? I received the rejection email and no follow up is given in terms of performance in the test.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Completed Bakers WG on 24th April and got PFO today :/ I am really curious to know what percentile makes it through!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied for Macfarlanes Vac Scheme and was rejected post assessment centre, my feedback was valuable in identifying where to improve and it was suggested that I can apply for the direct TC if I work on the development areas. Question: When sending an application for a direct TC in the same...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    There is a great video done as part of the TCLA Free Course: Securing a Training Contract which includes handling rejection. Link here: https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses/securing-a-training-contract/lectures/14845938
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wish I read this before, would have saved my anxiety by A LOT!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    That seems fair. The Lawyer Portal mention performance to meet 75% pass mark for most law firms, however based on JobTestPrep summaries the marking is done in context of cohort performance.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know what the Watson Glaser cut off for Baker McKenzie usually is?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Completed Baker McKenzie Watson Glaser yesterday 24th April. No email recognising completion of application. Graduate recruitment email says you will find out as soon as possible but later also says you will find out within 2 weeks. Anyone received anything else after completing WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, congratulations! Do you have any tips for the written application answers? I am applying for the direct TC route and was wondering if there was anything you added which you feel helped you stand out. Thanks and well done!
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    Hi Anna, I saw that you completed the Macfarlanes virtual assessment centre last year. I have...

    Hi Anna, I saw that you completed the Macfarlanes virtual assessment centre last year. I have an in person assessment centre and was wondering if you had any specific tips to prepare that I should be aware of? Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey! did you find any good resources on this? I used the applications data base which was really helpful! is there an assessment centre data base?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Invite for Macfarlanes assessment centre. I used the TCLA applications database to shape my application! Has anyone completed an assessment centre at Macfarlanes or have any useful resources to share? Thanks
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    Law Firm Application Deadlines 2022-2023

    Is there a list of UK law firms offering training contracts/ vacation schemes in Dubai/ Middle East? Including: Application deadlines A level requirements Deadlines Happy to create one but useful to know in case already exists!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Cooley reply “We are aiming to contact applicants who have been shortlisted to the second stage of our selection process (a 30-minute critical thinking assessment) by Tuesday 22 February 2022 via email.” Fingers crossed 🤞🏽
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Probably should have manifested harder, PFO from Taylor Wessing today. Arctic Shores is the bane of my existence and would love to see Lawyers from these firms pass and complete the tests just to compare results x ☠️😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone thought of bothering to apply for direct TC without a vac scheme but 3/4 years paralegal experience?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mayer Brown PFO today though, so that was cute x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Also waiting on Taylor Wessing but I think someone posted here they got a phone call last week ☠️

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