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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    NRF post WG PFO and BCLP post test PFO :-)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    i just emailed them asking for it! (this was for the vac scheme though idk if they do it differently for direct TCs)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    does anyone know if NRF tells us our WG score (irrespective of if we make it through or not) like hogan lovells or linklaters does?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    where are people doing the NRF WG prepping from? i did the practice test they sent but the feedback report doesn't include a score since its a pilot testing thing which is...not helpful... since I've not done a WG in months and j wanted to check if I'm still doing okay at them
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    i usually spend a lot of time reading their blogs and insights and stuff they publish to understand their language and what they put emphasis on. its very hard to go beyond buzzwords that's true but i think just "understanding" the firm usually helps - podcasts help too actually they'll mention...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    just bumping this in case someone missed it and knows the answer 😬
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In my experience they really dont mind as long as you're open about it. They might not necessarily hire you "completely" until your visa is done but its possible as long as you're open to it. If i don't remember correctly though, the visa doesn't take long to process (most people i know got it...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Do people know CC's application dates for next cycle? Last year it started by early august but they haven't updated website and I'm not so sure where to check other than email grad rec
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    ooooh hahaha ok this was to the other post's reference LOL i started losing my shit thinking they responded and i wasn't in the loop ...app anxiety is real hahaha
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    wait what did they send an email to applicants? weird bc i didn't get anything
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    guess you were right after all haha
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    duuuuuude why would you say that
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    just refreshing and waiting for NRF's email today ....,,, :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    ig no harm sending a follow up
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    ah sorry really not sure how to help then - all i can think of otherwise is checking if the news outlet is from the UK, or mentions anything about any of the regions being there, or if any of the companies/or their head offices are based in the UK. sorry - hope you find it out in time though!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    you could maybe check the lawyers involved in it and see if there's a lawyer based in/from their London office?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wondering if BCLP has given out VIs for direct TCs? Been waiting post their test for a while now
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    unlikley to - most firms ive spoken to are looking for an overall 2:1. edit: I also have a couple of modules just below 2:1 and have gotten past the application stage for many applications so don't think it matters as much as long as you have an overall 2:1
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    the first part is SJT and the critical thinking part is similar to watson glaser yes
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not that i remember (but i did this in November last year so don't count on my memory) but id say try and show commercial knowledge in any answer you can anyway?? eg when explaining why commercial law i mention smth demonstrating my commercial awareness and interlink that with why i want a...

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