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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I think the people that got the written exercise have ACs next week? So I guess it’s possible more invites could go out for later dates, but I don’t think anyone really knows (This is for Freshfields right?)- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I think it might be a while, they’re still interviewing for spring VS atm- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Sounds like the partners haven’t been able to review your VI/app yet, I would just take it as written. Doesn’t seem like it’s an indication of an outcome, people that have heard back might’ve had different partners reviewing theirs- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Someone on here had an interview in Jan- Z48
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I got in the 80th percentile last year and also got rejected so I feel like they must have a very high benchmark (but it could be the application since they review that alongside)- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I think it is, their website says: We accept vacation scheme applications from: Students and graduates of all degree disciplines are eligible to apply Any other graduate wishing to commence a training contract in three years’ time. Training contract to commence from March 2027 onwards...- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
https://careers2.winston.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=f895b855-1d90-4c13-8217-fa1da434c5fa- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Congratulations! Did you just get the email or earlier?- Z48
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/ There’s a section on commercial awareness on this list of interview questions!- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
If it’s white & case it’s just worded weirdly, it’s usually 23:59 on the date stated- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Which firms don't require psychometric tests?
Maybe also Milbank and Goodwin but not sure- Z48
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Which firms don't require psychometric tests?
Straight to interview/AC: Gibson Dunn Slaughter and May Arnold & Porter Morrison Foerster Travers Smith Covington VI stage: Vinson & Elkins White & Case Willkie- Z48
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
The Baker McKenzie VI deadline is today so I don’t think we’ll hear till next week- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Sorry 😅 feel like someone might be able to explain better- Z48
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Just wanted to say on these SJTs just because it was your lowest score, I don’t think it necessarily means you scored very low on it. If you’ve done any Amberjack tests I think they’re helpful for visualising. They show your scores on pillars for ‘Grit, Applied Intellect, Creative Force and...- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I did their TC interview last year, not sure if it’s exactly the same but feel free to message!- Z48
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I think they only open direct TC apps if they don’t fill spaces through the vac scheme- Z48
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
They didn’t have the cover letter in the last 2 cycles either, just the achievements question, this is my 3rd time applying to them- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I think there has deffo been an increase in applicants this year, I’m not sure why though (if anyone has any ideas about why, I’d be interested to know)! At my Mayer Brown AC, they said they had a ‘record-breaking’ number of applications (didn’t say the actual number), and people have said...- Z48
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
They do if you ask, but only once you’ve had an outcome (for Freshfields, not all firms do)- Z48
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