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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Question on developing commercial awareness, do you guys think its better to place emphasis on developing knowledge around commercial principles first, instead of just trying to drown myself in actual news, feel like that way I would actual be able to become comercially minded, instead of just...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Question on developing commercial awareness, do you guys think its better to place emphasis on developing knowledge around commercial principles first, instead of just trying to drown myself in actual news, feel like that way I would actual be able to become comercially minded, instead of just...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Got a fairly niche quesitons, but does anyone know of firms that work heavily within environmental law, say like shippping or energy?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Got a fairly niche quesitons, but does anyone know of firms that work heavily within environmental law, say like shippping or energy?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did they give a deadline for when it had to be completed?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Fairs, was just crazy how they did it that quick after the deadline when its non rolling!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if Mcdermott will are actually offering TC's this year, theres no mention of it on their website, but there is an application on their apply4law and its advertised on lawcareer! @Jessica Booker do you if this means they're offering them?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Those freshfields WG were quick lol, anyone know if its in batches or have I taken an L
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, I secured a place too!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone here who has experience with McDermott will and emery or is a trainee there?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone here who has experience with McDermott will and emery or is a trainee there?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone here who has experience with McDermott will and emery or is a trainee there?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Computer crashed mid video interview, hit the space bar and carried on like nothing happened, would this be an issue?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know the time frame for when winter vac schemes open, I assume they start in September? And also which firms are known for offering winter placements? Thank you
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Han anyone received a Browne Jacobson AC invite?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just want to say, i've only been on the forums properly for like a week and have already received so much help from people that dont even know me, such an awesome community!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone passed the WG for the Government Legal Department/got a video interview invite?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone passed the WG for the Government Legal Department/got a video interview invite?

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