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  1. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I am super tempted to email them. Just to be petty and say ‘well actually… 🤓’
  2. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Only one left now for this year is Ashurst (which I’ve probably been PFOd too tbh)
  3. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Baker McKenzie PFO 😭 lol and they had a grammatical error in their email. Very ‘professional’ for an intentional law firm like them. 😂
  4. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking?
  5. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone else heard anything from Baker McKenzie?
  6. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I know how you feel, been rejected entirely this year, just have Baker's and Ashurst left 😭 but don't give up!! xoxo
  7. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone else just mindlessly refreshing emails hoping for a response from Baker McKenzie or Ashurst?
  8. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    no not yet- does anyone know what time in April Baker McKenzie sends out their online assessments to successful applicants?
  9. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Mine were completely different I got my strengths as detail and collaborative and my area of improvement was accountability.
  10. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Have you received your feedback report yet? if you'd how long did it take?
  11. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I was just about to ask as well, it just took me back to the homepage after I completed and ended the assessment.
  12. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone got advice for the Ashurst test that have done it? currently practicing it- I assume it's got WG style questions too (because they want us to suffer) and behaviour questions? How did you find it?
  13. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For my Baker and McKenzie application i've got a question on Discuss a topic that you are passionate about. How did you become interested in it, and how has it influenced your personal or professional life. (300 words max) * Is it okay to take a more abstract approach to this question? I'm...
  14. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'm applying to Baker McKenzie right now- I feel like I don't have a magnitude of experience in terms of attending their open days, insight events etc.. I've never been accepted to do a vacation scheme in another firm, does anyone have any advice for how to approach adding additional work...
  15. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone know any effective ways to practice for the Ashurst test that's not behind a paywall? (I believe it is Cappfinity this year)
  16. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone have any tips on where I can practice tests similar to Ashurst for free?
  17. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Is there a numerical element involved?
  18. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    General question if you've done an insight scheme with a firm- is it a good idea to include it in an application with another firm?

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