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  1. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know if the commercial exercise at Fried Frank is a group exercise? I read that on Chamber Student, but on the email from them it just says 'commercial exercise with two associates'. Thanks!
  2. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I feel like a lot of people fall down on these and they’re actually a common reason for people not getting offers.
  3. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I literally got the invite to the test yesterday. So I reckon they're not at the next stage yet.
  4. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have a few q’s about this if anyone knows by the way, it seems like quite a unique assessment. Does anyone know how it’s split into sections, or the preparation time for the VI questions? Thank you!
  5. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Life at Mayer Brown test invite! 😅 They kept me waiting!
  6. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    And partners too, depending on whether the firm is hierarchical.
  7. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I didn’t convert after sitting in tax last year too but I think that’s because I was disappointed to be there and maybe that came across. But I was silly to be disappointed really. This is a 1 or 2 week experience which is so short. It’s not a career in tax and as long as you’re in the right...
  8. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I know its expensive, but have you considered getting your applications read by the admins on here and getting feedback?
  9. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I heard today! About 10am this morning.
  10. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same question please! Any help would be great, including the nature of the interview. Thanks.
  11. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Fried Frank Interview! 😅
  12. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If I’m honest, I don’t think they will be sending them in batches as interviews start on 10th June. You never know. Just I’m not really one for false hope.
  13. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Fried Frank WG invite!
  14. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone still waiting on Mayer Brown post app...?
  15. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congrats! Happy to dm you.
  16. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone still waiting on Mayer Brown?
  17. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I think those successful heard last week, PFOs will be in June.
  18. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They had sent out invites this time last year but it seems they are given out over several days. So it’s likely they’ve started I think.
  19. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Still nothing from Ashurst? I think they started getting back to people this time last year.
  20. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have experience of doing the SQE a couple of years after the PGDL? Just wondering how long you gave it to catch-up on materials beforehand, how long you would recommend going back through your notes before starting the SQE prep course. Thanks!

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