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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    CC mentioned at my AC that we’ll hear back by next Friday. I know that someone on TCLA got an offer but unsure what scheme for and when they had their AC. Good luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It’s so dependent on the firm. Some will get back to you that day or the day after. Others will let you know after all the ACs are up. Did you ask the firm when you could expect a reply?
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    Share your interview nightmares, sticky situations and stories!

    Thank you for tagging, apologies for not seeing this earlier! I have two interview nightmares, both in non-legal jobs though: 1. Marketing Director - I tend to forget things a lot and the company I was interviewing with is a brand that owns a brand i.e. Company A is a brand in itself and owns...
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    Struggling with this TC application question- any advice?

    I think you're overthinking the question. My interpretation is that Peters & Peters want you to tell them about any achievement (personal or professional) that added value. You could structure your answer using the STAR/CAR technique and maybe have a sentence of the overall impact. For the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! Would you mind sharing when your AC was and when you heard back? :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    First day of CC ACs. How did they go guys? Good luck to everyone!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    First day of CC ACs. How did they go guys? Good luck to everyone!
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    need advice

    @HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh and @Jessica Booker have done a great job at explaining what to do. If you feel comfortable, please do let your uni know and find out what support can be put in place (i.e. extra time, deadline extension, etc). I know how difficult it can be when you have so much...
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    How Do You Prepare For ACs?

    Thanks so much @AvniD! Super helpful! :)
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    Commercial/Legal Remedies Thread for Case Studies)

    Hi all! I wanted to create a thread on the different types of commercial/legal remedies that can be used during a case study. As many of you know, you're encouraged to not only identify risks/issues but also offer solutions too. It can be quite overwhelming so I thought I'd create a thread as...
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    Is "tell me about yourself" another way of asking "Why you?"

    Hi everyone, I wanted some guidance for an AC I have coming up. When an interviewer asks "Tell me about yourself" or "Tell me about your background", is this a genuine "Tell me about yourself" question i.e. would I mention what I'm currently doing, what I'm hoping to achieve, what my...
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    How Do You Prepare For ACs?

    Hi everyone, I hope you had a great festive break! I wanted to ask you all, how do you prepare for an assessment centre? What do you do to nail the competency questions, the commercial/case study questions and how do you go about firm research? I have one in 3 weeks which I'm preparing for...
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    Clifford Chance TC Virtual Assessment Day 2022

    Totally understand but thank you for offering!
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    Assessment Centres - How To Prepare?

    Some more golden nuggets!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    CC 2023, law grad (class of 2018)
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate this. I totally agree, the forums have grown, which is amazing, but there are so many words of wisdom that aren't easily searchable or found and can easily get lost in the reams of posts that we have. The bookmark tool is amazing so I'm happy that we were...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For those invited to CC's AC for the 2023 Training Contract, are you able to/have you booked an interview slot for the w/c 17 Jan? I was only able to book for w/c 10 Jan but would prefer booking in later (Though, I think 2024 and IGNITE may take place during the weeks after).
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I have an AC coming up in late January and I'm currently doing my interview prep. I've got a list of questions that the firm has asked in the past and I'm planning my answers to those and other questions that may come up. As a career changer, I've worked in a few jobs but...
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    Assessment Centres - How To Prepare?

    Some other info I found ^
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I know that's right bestie

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