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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hogan Lovells, Paul Hastings, Stephenson Hardwood
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I’m guessing a lot of grad rec are on holiday hence why there hasn’t been that many responses for TC applications? Cause no idea what’s going on
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    Paralegal - Application Question

    I think the best way to answer this is by showcasing why you’re interested in the position.For example is it a banking paralegal role, Real estate or corporate. Showing how you’re interested by talking about how your interests align with the practice you’ll be working in will be the best start
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Oh I haven’t heard back, good luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    A lot of people memorise I believe, some just make it look more natural than others. You’re applying for a trainee role so they would defo see the potential in you to perfect this overtime. Don’t stress, from the sounds of it you did great 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I doubt it will, from the sounds of it you delivered well since the partner commended you on it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard from Linkslaters get ahead ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard from Paul Hastings direct TC
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard from Frehsfields straight TC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That’s weird I didn’t get automatically sent the test?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    is Macfarlanes Online test automatic?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    if there is an online form to list modules, would you still advise to list all modules on the CV?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hiya, did you also get an interview invite?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    congratulations! do you remember what day you sent in your application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    How many people are there typically at an assessment centre? The ones I’ve attended have been between 6-8 is that the norm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Omg what firm if you don’t mind? I find it interesting when grad rec or interviewers look through LinkedIns my LinkedIn isn’t updated so would there be a case for me to update it?

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