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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

theyre looking for influencers
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- Post #1,127
- Dec 8, 2023
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

Same.. could write a whole book on these MC firms pretending to be diverse
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- Post #1,126
- Dec 8, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

constantly checking emails for CC update :/
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- Post #4,898
- Dec 8, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Hi - anyone got DLA grad rec number?
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- Post #4,684
- Dec 6, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Are there any resources on case study or written exercises?
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- Post #4,625
- Dec 5, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Anyone know if CMS deadline is by 11.59 pm today?
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- Post #4,542
- Dec 4, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

which firm is it for
- F12M34L
- Post #4,468
- Dec 2, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Its my first time applying - now, im thinking maybe WGT is automatic and theyre reading my app
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- Post #4,427
- Dec 1, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

I saw 3 posts on London VS offer. (all of them are 2nd year law students) Im not sure if i met WGT benchmark lol
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- Post #4,408
- Dec 1, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

People are getting SVS offers from DLA - havent heard back since my WGT :(
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- Post #4,404
- Dec 1, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

and if anyone knows the benchmark or if they can send the wgt report
- F12M34L
- Post #4,311
- Nov 30, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

How long DLA reply after WGT?
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- Post #4,310
- Nov 30, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Bird & Bird - Spring Vacation Scheme 2024

Hi, the deadline is 15/12
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- Post #2
- Nov 29, 2023
- Forum: Law Firm Deadlines
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

Thanks Jess!
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- Post #683
- Nov 27, 2023
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Thanks - in that case, theyre quite quick to screen apps
- F12M34L
- Post #4,052
- Nov 26, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

Hi @Jessica Booker - I submitted my CC app on the 23rd and received an email on Friday requesting additional information for reasonable adjustments before they can send me the link. The initial deadline without any adjustment is on the 26th of November. Considering it's the weekend and I can't...
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- Post #681
- Nov 25, 2023
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

I require information on the DLA app procedure. Are the WGTs automatically processed, and do they screen the apps initially?
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- Post #4,031
- Nov 25, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

It's timed - 30 mins
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- Post #585
- Nov 20, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Thanks, Jessica! The word limit poses a challenge. I'm considering highlighting three key points and efficiently tying them back to my experience, emphasizing their relevance. As you suggested, the evidence is embedded in my work experience, so I'm leaning towards explaining why I would be a...
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- Post #2,886
- Nov 13, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Yes, sorry - Why X firm**
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- Post #2,884
- Nov 13, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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