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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, When talking about the firm's international reach can you mention the Chambers & partners global rankings?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nope, they sent me an email.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just a reminder for those applying to Norton Rose for the direct tc: the deadline is midnight on Sunday!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you very much for your help @Jessica Booker. It is truly appreciated
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It is more complicated than that but to answer your question..yes
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, can I ask you how do you explain your mitigating circumstances especially when you need to mention an undiagnosed disability? Thank you very much for your help
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    AG tends to hire largely from VS so I would get in touch with GR to see if they still have places available, Paul Hastings usually replies around beginning of Sep. and they do not send out rejections.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am not Jessica, but from my knowledge the Graduate team is completely different and separated from the "traditional" HR hiring team. When it comes to the cover letter, I personally believe that the structure of a cover letter for a paralegal role should be a bit different from the cover letter...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I am not Jessica who is way more experienced than all of us on this forum, but I learnt a couple of things through close friends experiences. I can start by saying that all my friends who got tc at pretty big firms did not have direct legal experiences. For example, one of them (who has...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am of the idea that asking does not hurt anyone and costs nothing, so try:)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When answering why commercial law do you mention the skills you have gained and that a solicitor might need?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Adrian_S might be able to help?!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have a couple of questions regarding direct applications for training contracts. 1) I am currently applying to Latham, my mentor suggested mentioning biglaw, their prestigious clients and culture but I am not that sure. I stay away from mentioning clients because I find hard to relate it to...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am currently applying for a new job and need to show my experience in shipping which I have but it is a bit dated (2016-2017) Can I just mention the companies and write "Interned at various shipping firms working on dry shipping contentious and non-contentious matters and wet shipping...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I prefer describing a situation by using STAR but I might be wrong!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think that most of the firms will
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats @Jessica Booker and please do not leave us!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, Is it possible to compare, in a cover letter, your hard-working spirit/resilience to the firm's growth?

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