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    Flex Legal Paralegal Roles

    Hello, I would like to ask how long does it take between the time a person agrees to move forward with a paralegal role advertised by Flex Legal and the interview stage/starting the role? It has been two weeks since I agreed to move forward with a paralegal role at Flex Legal but I have not...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you very much, this is very helpful.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hello @Jessica Booker , I hope you are doing well. I am currently applying to Latham's Direct TC and I have two questions: 1) For the "Why Latham" question, since they are highly ranked for several practice areas I am genuinely interested in, how would you suggest I explain my interest in their...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Noo, I just wanted to ask some questions. I believe it is a non-rolling basis so we will hear after the deadline.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone here is a future Macfarlanes trainee or vac schemer? Would like to ask some questions :) Thanks.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, would this apply to White & Case as well esp when ure unsuccessful post-app for the VS?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For anyone who had experience with paralegal roles at Flex Legal; after getting a text message about a role from a law firm or in house and agreeing to go forward, how long after that will you know whether you are accepted or rejected ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Have the winners of the TCLA mock M&A case study beeen contacted?
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    Flex Legal?

    Thank you very much this has been helpful
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hello, does anyone know how to prepare for the Flex legal test? What kind of content is being tested? Any tips will do. Thank you very much in advance :)
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    Flex Legal?

    Thank you!! can i ask you how you prepared for the legal test? Any tips ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hello @Jessica Booker with regards to this, I am finding 100 words per point difficult because it does not allow me to be specific or develop my points.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, is anyone having trouble updating their Flex Legal profile specifically to update work history, education, availability etc?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is the WG sent after deadline day or shortly after the app is submitted ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is extremely helpful! Will do this tomorrow ! Thanks a lot appreciate this a lot
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I see, has anyone heard back?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Was wondering the same too.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have notes they can share on the Legal Cheek session on the relationship between in-house and private practice? My internet kept going off. Thanks !
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if Watson Farley can sponsor visas for international candidates for the direct TC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey just curious, I didnt do the AC but were the commercial questions hard? What were they like?

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