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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
has anyone heard from k&l gates?- ztyh
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
"What personal or career goals do you have for yourself at present?" for this question, is it alright to substantiate with examples of steps already taken in achieving those goals? or should it focus on being entirely prospective, rather than retrospective? thank you!- ztyh
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
hey! if an application form provides space for an optional cover letter (after 6 application questions), is it advisable to fill it in? if so, should it follow the format of why commercial law/why me/why firm or focus on a particular area?- ztyh
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey! Recently got rejected from a city law firm’s Asian office post vac scheme. Myself and a couple of other vac schemers noticed that they are giving way less TCs than what we were initially told, to the point that they essentially abolished a whole intake. Does anyone know how common does this...- ztyh
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi @Jessica Booker is it alright for me to interview grad rec to ask when they’ll get back to me around 1+ week after my final interview? I did my interview last Tuesday & kinda need to hear back from them by next Wednesday. I have another potential commitment (not vac scheme) that clashes w the...- ztyh
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did the test last weekend, haven't heard back since
did the test last weekend, haven't heard back since- ztyh
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
does anyone have any advice for WBD online test? thank you!- ztyh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
ik Cooley said they'll get back post-interview by friday but has anyone heard back for an AC?- ztyh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
@Jessica Booker is it a massive red flag if grad rec had to call me to remind me to confirm an interview slot? i usually am not this forgetful but for some reason i keep forgetting to reply this particular firm!- ztyh
- Post #12,279
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Practise your commercial awareness for your next interview using PESTLE & SWOT.
P: where am I importing my beans from? will there be global supply chain issues as a result of geopolitical tensions? will I have problems receiving any supplies as a result of royal mail strikes? E: how am I funding my business? if I am borrowing now, how will high interest rates affect my...- ztyh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Did anyone else get put on Osborne’s AC reserve list? 🫠- ztyh
- Post #7,902
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi! Does anyone know who I should address my Cleary cover letter to? Thanks!- ztyh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I didn't, just the little notification banner thing inside the portal- ztyh
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey! Has anyone done the Simmons blended assessment? If so, would anyone be willing to share any general advice? Thank you :)- ztyh
- Post #4,906
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi! Any tips for Dechert VI & written assessment? Thanks!- ztyh
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Hi! My biggest application tip is that no experience is too irrelevant. For example, in my vac scheme interview I talked about the challenges that arose from planning trips for my friend group & how I resolved them (using the STAR structure). I received express positive feedback from it by the...- ztyh
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