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    Datalaw graduate solicitor apprenticeship

    Has anyone done the SQE graduate solicitor apprenticeship with Datalaw?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Bakers PFO post-VI. This is now my 3rd VI that I've failed this cycle, and from past cycles I know VIs are my weak point, but I thought that this was my best VI so far. I also failed at this same stage for Bakers last year, which makes this more dejecting. I've never gotten to an AC and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi! Just found this comment, would you mind sending the K&S open day notes over to me too as I'm in the midst of applying? Thanks so much!!!
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    WG Question

    I think it's weak because it has no link to a manager's performance, and knowing what a job is like doesn't mean it will affect how managers perform
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    Firms that sponsor visas for international trainees?

    Hi, just found this thread and from my experience almost all international firms will sponsor visas for TCs, but not necessarily a VS. Though VS application season is almost over, I have gathered the below information from asking grad rec over email and at events. Hope this helps any...
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    Ask Ropes & Gray Anything! Join Maya Shah to learn about applying to a leading transactional law firm

    Hi Maya, as the firm solely recruits through the vacation scheme, would the firm sponsor visas for international candidates to do the vacation scheme as well? Further, would there be an option for virtual assessment centres for those not based in the UK? Thank you!
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Is there any way of getting a training contract as an international? I studied in the UK but no longer have a valid visa to participate in a vacation scheme
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    they said "Having reviewed your Watson Glaser score, unfortunately, we will not be progressing with your application.", so I'm not sure how much my app had an influence on it. Personally I also think 78th percentile may not be high enough for a firm like Freshfields sometimes, especially when...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    yeah they replied after almost 2 weeks, I scored 78th percentile, didn't make it
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, when did you apply? Would you happen to know if they are still looking at applications or have moved on to the next stage already? I haven't heard back from them post-application and am wondering if it is safe to assume a rejection by now. Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I emailed them yesterday, they said they are hoping to get through all applications by this month
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    it was post app
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    got rejected from TLT on tuesday

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