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  1. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from CC ME post VI for the summer vac scheme?
  2. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from CC ME post VI for the summer vac scheme?
  3. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The application questions do not have a word limit, so that’s why I’m a bit confused about how much information to include. I will however mostly likely separate the themes as you mentioned. Thank you.
  4. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker I am applying to a firm that has application questions such as why our firm, why law, etc. and they also have a work experience section. But the firm also requires me to attach a cover letter and CV. I’m confused about what to write in the cover letter considering pretty much all...
  5. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey guys, I coach a U17 boys football team and was wondering if this would be worth talking about in applications to firms? If so, any idea what transferable skills to law I can maybe talk about?
  6. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ok so yeah I’ve now concluded that the WG doesn’t hold much weight on the application.
  7. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I got 85th percentile but I still got rejected, so I’d really like to know the answer to this question🤣.
  8. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same
  9. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Was it for the London TC?
  10. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They’re currently only doing AC’s for fast-tracked applicants. So people who have been on their open days or pathfinder scheme etc. Someone who did a VS AC with Links in Jan told me that. Grad rec told her that they have two months back to back of AC’s. So I don’t think they’ve begun inviting...
  11. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah they do. I emailed them about that last year. They said they do.
  12. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For anyone wondering why Linklaters haven’t gotten back to anyone, apparently they’re still doing AC’s for people who have done the Pathfinder scheme etc. They still haven’t started with people who applied to their direct TC.
  13. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still have not heard back from Linklaters. Almost been two weeks since they started inviting people to the AC. @Jessica Booker is it possible for my application to have gotten lost in the system, or should I just assume it’s a rejection?
  14. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I saw a couple people have heard back from Linklaters this past week, but I haven’t heard anything back either.
  15. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker I saw on TCLA 3 days ago that someone heard back from Linklaters about whether or not they have been invited to the AC for the direct TC. I still haven’t heard anything from the firm. Should I assume it’s a rejection?
  16. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you for your response. What about when hearing if you have made it to the AC or not? Is it staggered or do they send the AC invites at once?
  17. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do law firms send acceptance emails to all successful candidates at once, or can successful candidates hear back at different times?
  18. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I haven’t heard back either. I’m estimating we should hear back during the first week of February.
  19. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey everyone, has anyone heard back from Clifford Chance for their Middle East TC?
  20. Zaidoz10

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know when the Linklaters direct TC assessment days are? And has anyone heard back from them? (London TC)

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