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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    From what I remember from their insight day - They review all of the applications on a rolling basis however, they review all applications that come in before the deadline date.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Looks like we’ll be waiting for an email at around 17:59 Monday…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Flex legal offer a lot of short term paralegal vacancies. There’s a process to go through with flex. There are some amazing clients they work with. I think the main difference between Flex and LOD is that flex allow you to work for the client permanently if the client wants to… whereas LOD...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you, very helpful!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard back from Shoosmiths? Even though the email gives a date of 10 June, I thought they would have started the PFO's and AC offers this week.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone want to discuss how the TI went with Browne Jacobson, private message me!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Which office did you apply to? I applied to the London office. I completed the tests on the 11th of April and heard back on Tuesday just gone! Just over 6 weeks for a response. Hopefully it’s reassuring to hear that other haven’t heard back yet!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    People have had both, however I also know someone who scored very well and still hasn’t heard back. Check the portal if you haven’t already?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Same. I am hoping the saying good things come to those who wait applies to us... 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just received the telephone interview invite.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Many science professionals go into Intellectual property (IP) law! Some good law firms to look at would be https://www.mewburn.com/careers/graduates and https://www.bristows.com/careers/trainees/why-bristows/sectors/life-sciences/
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I got a rubbish result too. Don't be to hard on yourself, stay positive!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Just received my feedback report from Shoosmiths SBA. Has anyone else?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    The website suggests the test are pat of the first stage application proccess for Mayer Brown.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    First time taking this style of assessment. Not sure how it went.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Completed the Shoosmiths SBA yesterday. Not sure how I feel about it. Anyone who has completed please contact me to debrief. Thanks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    what location did you apply to? I haven’t taken the test yet.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Celebrate the submission with an Easter egg 👌🏽
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does your email say, next stage is AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Shoosmiths strength-based assessment invite… never got this far with Shoosmiths before!

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