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  1. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Why won’t they send me my post app PFO yet if you’ve had an interview
  2. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They’re looking for internal TCs that they don’t have to fund. SQE is even better as they can just keep them as a min wage paralegal and get an NQ
  3. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied 20 seconds (no typo) before and got nothing
  4. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does that mean I shouldn’t apply if it’s not my first choice by a long stretch
  5. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    The GSA sadly does not appear to be open yet unless it’s a separate site. Do smaller firms try to target those with experience or just those with some sort of specific passion for the firm?
  6. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I just looked at EMW and would like to give them the badge of shame. SEVEN questions despite being a pretty small firm with no description of salary or funding with their “testimonials” coming from IT helpdesk staff
  7. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    In classic “A worried graduate” style, I might be getting an AC for an in-house SQE TC. Unfortunately, this has come a few days after I have booked the flights for a family holiday and even gave notice to my part-time job. I still haven’t had the exact date and had been waiting to hear since...
  8. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    In classic “A worried final year” style, I might be getting an AC for an in-house SQE TC. Unfortunately, this has come a few days after I have booked the flights for a family holiday and even gave notice to my part-time job. I still haven’t had the exact date and had been waiting to hear since...
  9. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I got top 5% with Hogan Lovells once and still got a PFO with no feedback
  10. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone got a guide on applying for Walker Morris. Nice firm but their form is absolutely awful
  11. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Any 2026 TC's coming up that don't have AAB requirements

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