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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Ashurst recently stopped using Cognify, and have switched to Cappfinity.- James Wakefield
- Post #414
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Just to give my view, I get it’s frustrating if a firm sends out slow outcomes like SH. But it’s best not to get too focused on one firm, and instead move onto the next application. You don’t need to wait to hear back before moving on and focusing on other things- that’s a form of...- James Wakefield
- Post #6,107
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey, does anyone have advice for the Withers AC? Thanks! 🙂- James Wakefield
- Post #5,491
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi all, I’ve got a 2-week vac scheme coming up and was wondering if that’s long enough to consider asking to do any pro bono work/ or see what they do? Is this a good idea? I know pro bono isn’t core to any firm’s business, but would be interested in any views on this?- James Wakefield
- Post #22,138
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Not yet no. Anyone else?- James Wakefield
- Post #4,849
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Does anyone know if the commercial exercise at Fried Frank is a group exercise? I read that on Chamber Student, but on the email from them it just says 'commercial exercise with two associates'. Thanks!- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I feel like a lot of people fall down on these and they’re actually a common reason for people not getting offers.- James Wakefield
- Post #4,693
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I literally got the invite to the test yesterday. So I reckon they're not at the next stage yet.- James Wakefield
- Post #4,636
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I have a few q’s about this if anyone knows by the way, it seems like quite a unique assessment. Does anyone know how it’s split into sections, or the preparation time for the VI questions? Thank you!- James Wakefield
- Post #4,633
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Life at Mayer Brown test invite! 😅 They kept me waiting!- James Wakefield
- Post #4,630
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
And partners too, depending on whether the firm is hierarchical.- James Wakefield
- Post #21,993
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I didn’t convert after sitting in tax last year too but I think that’s because I was disappointed to be there and maybe that came across. But I was silly to be disappointed really. This is a 1 or 2 week experience which is so short. It’s not a career in tax and as long as you’re in the right...- James Wakefield
- Post #21,980
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I know its expensive, but have you considered getting your applications read by the admins on here and getting feedback?- James Wakefield
- Post #4,547
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I heard today! About 10am this morning.- James Wakefield
- Post #4,543
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Same question please! Any help would be great, including the nature of the interview. Thanks.- James Wakefield
- Post #21,937
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Fried Frank Interview! 😅- James Wakefield
- Post #4,535
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
If I’m honest, I don’t think they will be sending them in batches as interviews start on 10th June. You never know. Just I’m not really one for false hope.- James Wakefield
- Post #4,435
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Fried Frank WG invite!- James Wakefield
- Post #4,430
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Anyone still waiting on Mayer Brown post app...?- James Wakefield
- Post #4,425
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Congrats! Happy to dm you.- James Wakefield
- Post #4,280
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