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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    must just be a tougher cycle this year. Freshfields is the one that got me. Last year when i got invited to their graduate workshop (after an application!) and past the app stage to their WG i had nothing going for me besides a degree certificate. Didnt even make it past the app stage this...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    The process this year has been incredibly discouraging tbh. Last year i made it past the application stage for 4 firms and to AC with 1 with 0 work experience fresh out of uni. Now, a year later I've been working in a commercial firm in the city as a paralegal (and have loads of exposure and...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    no clue tbh, guess you have to get a pfo? it might be on their website somewhere too
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I actually dont mind that their PFO email actually has generic feedback. Helps narrow down what specifically to include in future applications.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Same boat, I got the WG invite last year with 0 work experience the winter after graduating. My Cover Letter was really good, and I did it after attending their grad workshop for which I was selected. I used the same tips from the workshop to build up my letter this year, after also working in a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi all, I submitted my Hogan Lovells application yesterday but havent received a WG invite yet - is that normal? I thought they were automatic but maybe im not getting something
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Is the HL test meant to be automatic? Submitted my appo earlier but no test yet
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How long do we have to complete the HL watson glaser after we receive it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Love the uniformity of the wave of PFOs Travers sent out this morning. Can finally focus on the summer scheme application with a clear conscience lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yep, Travers lets you reapply in the same cycle after rejection unless you made it to interview, in which case they dont let you reapply at all again.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’m definitely starting to think we can expect PFOs from TS if we havent heard back by now about our written apps and they’re already offering places for the WVS post-interview. Time to start writing the application for the summer one lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    take that however you'd like, lawapplicant.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    if it's nobody's business why are you announcing that you might go down SQE paralegal route to this entire forum as a "PS"? being rude on a law firm application forum and being here 'for the memes' seems like a fruitless use of your time to be completely honest.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think definitely do it, if not the interviewers then GR referencing that they were interested. It's definitely something that would make you memorable to the interviewers/GR!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah I know, it's still just two days though. Either way, good luck with your prep - and congrats on the interview!

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