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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

Did Freshfields move forward their application deadline for the trainee associate programme? Or was it always the 19th of Jan? For some reason I though it was 4 or 5.
- johnnn821
- Post #1,502
- Dec 16, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Nah. But I saw someone upvoting a previous post, so I was wondering.
- johnnn821
- Post #4,317
- Nov 30, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Has anyone received an offer for Shearman's open day?
- johnnn821
- Post #4,313
- Nov 30, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Has anyone heard for Shearman's open day?
- johnnn821
- Post #4,211
- Nov 28, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

Nah not really. Only the "You will be informed whether you are invited to the video interview stage on or before Friday 8th December 2023." Good luck!
- johnnn821
- Post #755
- Nov 28, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

The email after the WG said by the end of next week
- johnnn821
- Post #752
- Nov 28, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Hey guys, Does anyone know how long you have to think for Pinsent Mason's 2 VI questions and how long you have to answer? Thanks.
- johnnn821
- Post #4,108
- Nov 27, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Hi all, Are you sure we are able to reapply to BCLP for a training contract if we are unsuccessful at obtaining a place in the vac scheme? Their website clearly says " If you apply for a Vacation Scheme and are not successful, you cannot reapply for a Direct Training Contract in the same...
- johnnn821
- Post #3,582
- Nov 20, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Anyone heard for Kirkland's Open Day?
- johnnn821
- Post #3,048
- Nov 14, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

W&C, Covington and Willkie PFOs post app within the same day. What a glorious Monday!
- johnnn821
- Post #2,986
- Nov 13, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Is anyone still waiting to hear for Simmons & Simmons WVS post online assessment?
- johnnn821
- Post #2,421
- Nov 6, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Does anyone know the date for K&E's open day or when we might hear back?
- johnnn821
- Post #2,384
- Nov 6, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Hey guys anyone heard back for Linklaters' Open Day?
- johnnn821
- Post #2,169
- Nov 2, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Hi, I dont know if this applies to you, but the VI is on a different platform. So the account you submitted your application with is different from the one of the interview. You have to register on cappassessments. Its kind of confusing because their email does not say that you have to register...
- johnnn821
- Post #1,778
- Oct 27, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Also does anyone know how much thinking time you have for DLA's VI and how long you are given to answer?
- johnnn821
- Post #1,319
- Oct 20, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Hey Congrats! When did you complete the online assessment?
- johnnn821
- Post #1,318
- Oct 20, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Great! Thank you very much Jessica
- johnnn821
- Post #1,235
- Oct 18, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Great! Thank you very much
- johnnn821
- Post #1,233
- Oct 18, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Hi everyone, For the work experience section does anyone have any advice regarding the writing style. Do you recommend using sentences like "I drafted" or use the CV format avoiding "I", "me" and "my" in writing. Also do you recommend highlighting any transferable skills or keeping it factual...
- johnnn821
- Post #1,230
- Oct 18, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Does anyone know if DLA Piper provides you with your watson glaser results if you email them?
- johnnn821
- Post #1,162
- Oct 17, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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