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

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

    I applied on the 27th of April and received the WG on the 28th
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    I have Dentons' telephone interview coming up :) Any tips or advice would be really appreciated
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied for BCLP 12 days ago and still no test. I've checked all of my inboxes. Is it worth emailing as I thought that this was automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Taylor Wessing VS offer following my AC yesterday 🥳 Emotional moment as it's my first offer after four years of applications :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you☺️ I completed it on the 8th of Jan. I only got the call yesterday so I definitely wouldn’t lose hope yet if you’re still waiting 🤞🏻
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Taylor Wessing AC invite 🥳 Any advice or tips would be really appreciated!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For the Dentons question about overcoming a challenge, does my example need to include an unexpected obstacle or hurdle? Would it be enough to simply explain specifically why achieving a certain goal was difficult/challenging for me? I'm unsure whether to go down the route of dealing with a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That's really helpful. Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know if DAC Beachcroft are rolling please? Struggling to find out from their website
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone else still waiting on Bird & Bird for Spring? Completed the VI 14/12 :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm thinking maybe an organisation where you have volunteered at might be appropriate? I'm unsure otherwise, sorry. Do you know if OC reach out to references before the next stage or only at the point of offer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm a bit worried about the answer I have drafted for this question for Osborne Clarke: Please outline the reasons why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law at Osborne Clarke. Within your answer you should also include details of how you have developed your interest in the profession...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Also waiting for the spring scheme having completed my VI on the 14th of Dec. Hopefully we hear by the end of this week!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks both for your responses! I've almost completed a first draft today :) I got feedback at the time and the main thing which let me down was the written task, mostly due to timing issues. It was my first ever AC so they also said that I lacked confidence at times. I'm not sure if there's...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Looking for some advice on whether it would be worth making a reapplication to BCLP. I got to AC for a VS in 2018 whilst I was in my second year. I haven't reapplied since then, but I have now graduated and work as a paralegal so I think that my application could definitely be stronger this time...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got the VI invite for Bird & Bird last night and I'm super nervous for it as I usually fail at this stage with my applications. Does anyone have any advice please? Are the questions mostly competency with 1 minute to prepare and 1 minute to answer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Exactly the same here, a bit confused as I've heard others say that they received the WG within a week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes - thank you to those who have answered :) I agree and that's the approach I'm aiming for so that I am able to show off my interest in the firm in a subtle way even though the question is not directly asking about the firm.

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