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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Thanks for this! That’s super helpful :)- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Thank you, that is very helpful indeed :)- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Thinking about applying to Weil, I have a first from a non-RG. Is it worth applying when they're so elite?- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
7th April and London- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Same here… worst of all is that my weakness was just a generic “ you tend to adopt a realistic approach” so no clue how to improve. Keep trying though, I’m sure you’ll get there😌- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
I didn’t receive any feedback which I thought they included in their emails? I was just told that I didn’t meet the criteria for their test. Gutted- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
BCLP rejection😔😔😔😔- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
I believe they are rolling :)- Law2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
If the firm is Slaughter and May then I think this is quite common practice as it happened to me and a few of my friends. Good luck with it all anyway :)- Law2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
I wish I could help but I don’t have any notes on this! I’m sorry :(- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Any update from BCLP post test?- Law2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Yes same here- I’m a little confused on what exactly is required of us. I’m sure it will become clearer on Monday!- Law2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
This is the link - https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/2021-mentoring-schemes/addleshaw-goddard-masterclass-series/- Law2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Did anybody else secure a place on the Addleshaw Goddard Direct Training Contract Masterclass with AS? This is such a great opportunity and was wondering how people are preparing?- Law2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Does anybody know when Travers Smith is planning on opening up TC apps? The website says 'TBC'?- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Yours are so similar to mine! My weakness was exactly the same and I had credibility, pride and active collaborator as my strengths. Good luck to you.😀- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
I’m sure you smashed it! I’m rooting for you 🙏🙏🙏- Law2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Sorry to hear that you can’t make the scheme. Congrats on securing a place. Thank you for letting me know!- Law2022
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Have you done anything previously with the firm? Hope it went well anyway!- Law2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Anybody else been put on the reserve list for the government legal profession diversity scheme?- Law2022
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