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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Has anyone got any experience with the Pinsent Masons video interview?
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- Dec 12, 2023
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

CMS are so confusing, says the WG isn't automatic, then when you finish it says it will be reviewed with the application
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- Post #1,317
- Dec 12, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

Do you know if its automatic?
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- Post #1,272
- Dec 11, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

I messaged on insta and they said it was not
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- Post #5,005
- Dec 9, 2023
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

why law, why the firm and then why you is usually the go to method
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- Post #986
- Dec 7, 2023
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

Is the CMS WG basically automatic?
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- Post #978
- Dec 7, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Amazing, thank you!
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- Post #4,791
- Dec 7, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Great thank you so much !!
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- Post #4,783
- Dec 6, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Thank you for the response, they are: 1. When have you worked towards an ambitious goal? As part of your answer, please describe how you tackled this goal, what set-backs you faced and what energised you about the situation. 2. When have you delivered a piece of work where quality was an...
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- Post #4,775
- Dec 6, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Submitting a late app to Eversheds, the word count is 500 words, does this just mean I've been given more room to discuss my points? and the questions are all strength based, so is there any need to link to the firm (don't really know how you could with questions about my strenghts). Any...
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- Post #4,768
- Dec 6, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

Everyone is on their own journey and path, I know how you feel, most of my friends from uni now have TC's and I'm currently in a paralegal job that I don't really like at all. Just have to remember that things will get better and success will come your way as long as you keep at, what you put in...
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- Post #955
- Dec 6, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Is it automatic?
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- Post #4,326
- Nov 30, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

I think it literally is asking what is says, no need to link it to the firm I don't think!
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- Post #4,209
- Nov 28, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

got offered it today at 19:00
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- Post #4,171
- Nov 27, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask Ropes & Gray Anything! Join Maya Shah to learn about applying to a leading transactional law firm

Hi Maya, Just for my own piece of mind, can I apply as a graduate who has not completed the SQE?
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- Post #45
- Nov 27, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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- Post #4,001
- Nov 24, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Does anyone have experience with the Pinsent Masons tests?
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- Post #3,503
- Nov 18, 2023
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

The Baker Mckenzie question of "tell us something that excites you", I assume this is pretty similar to the HSF one discussed today? How would I approach this?
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- Post #3,357
- Nov 16, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Wisdom.
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- Post #3,092
- Nov 14, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Thank you, I’ve tried email grad rec but no response so far, hopefully we can get to register before it actually begins!
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- Post #3,047
- Nov 14, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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