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    Bad grade in module

    It will not effect your TC I have six 2.2s through out my degree and I got multiple interviews.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone who has ever applied to Dorsey & Whitney please pm me.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I am applying for a training contract to a firm that only requires a cover letter and CV, it does not mention anywhere what needs to be included in the cover letter. What points should I focus on in the cover letter and how long should it be? Also, I am starting a new job soon, should I wait...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I also heard back today, have you booked the interview already? I did not get to do it today.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I feel the same as you. It was my first cycle and I did get interviews but I managed to mess up all of them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied for the London Scheme and a lot of people got the VI but I did not hence I assumed it could be a rejection. I applied for the July scheme I do not know if they have sent VIs for the July scheme.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think they rejected us as we havent heard back.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got a paralegal position at Big 4!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For paralegal interviews they usually ask questions like: About you, Why this firm, Why this sector of law and strength based questions.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    29/3/2024
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    yes all the firms say this. I wonder know when will SH get back.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes lets see, I agree poor communication from their side. I guess we will have to wait till April and May now.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard from SH summer scheme post-app? it has been a while now.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes but then I dont get why do they progress the application to the VI, if they have to review the form again.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think the ones that mention on their website that they have a VI benchmark for the AC, they only look at the VI
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    same, but I would like to know whether they look at the application again.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do firms review the application again after the VI stage? or getting an AC depends just on the VI.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you, What other kinds of roles do you suggest. As I am currently interviewing for both compliance assistant and paralegal roles but they are regional, so I was thinking is it worth moving all the way.

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