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  1. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I’d check their careers site to check for a “sent” there.
  2. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Was 3 months just to get a pfo after scoring well :(
  3. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Also remember that interviews are often to find cultural fit as well as your qualities and some firms might not think you’ll suit them (for example some areas of work require slaves while some require sensitive people to understand the client)
  4. A worried paralegal

    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...
  5. A worried paralegal

    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.
  6. A worried paralegal

    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.
  7. A worried paralegal

    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.
  8. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You do but it seems to make no sense judging by my experience
  9. A worried paralegal

    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
  10. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Try local agencies though the pay often sucks
  11. A worried paralegal

    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!
  12. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    It seems that only regionals like them

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