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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Oh you did really well. The VI standard must have been extremely high then. 😪
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Firms like BCLP have no minimum requirements and pay high salaries. Most firms that aren't US or MC firms just want a 2:1 regardless of it being high or low. You'll be okay.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    On the email it says you don't have to do it all in one sitting. I did them two days apart.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I think it took me about 1.5/2hrs with the first question taking me the longest. I want to assume that it will not reflect badly on our candidacy because unlimited time to me means unlimited time...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Oh interesting! I hope you're right about getting through to AC with low amberjack scores. I got 0 for creative force but demonstrated it in my VI.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    DMed you because I am in a similar boat.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Personally, the way I am approaching the cover letter for white & case is by focusing on why commercial law, why this firm and why me (basing it on my competencies) If there are questions outside the cover letter asking about your hobbies that is an indication they don't expect to read about...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey Becca! Can I please ask, is the SJT balanced out by the VI or is the VI weighted more heavily given we are able to expand on our own experiences, etc?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They say on the invite email to let them know of any necessary adjustments. I would do it as soon as possible.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    🥲🫠 I would like to assume they screened written applications first.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I assumed all universities round up to give you the best result possible. Feels so catty they would keep you at 69.9???
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Honestly i'm not sure if they use the VI to see if it can balance the SJT. I hope so because I got 0 in the creative force pillar whereas I placed high in the other three. Got 2/3 for verbal reasoning and 3/3 for numerical reasoning. In the VI I think I hit their core values and I had examples...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I am also curious about this. There is no indication of this on their website or when their AC(s) is/are
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    First of all, congrats! Secondly, your words are so reassuring but don't sell yourself so short. You worked hard and got there because of that.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied on the 18th - 2 days before the deadline. Same deadline
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Current. I did it for their placement, it's the same test.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It's strengths based/situational judgement, it's really helpful if you read their link they sent so you have their core values and competencies they look for in mind while you do it. Still answer and rank the questions as honestly as you can because at the end of the day it's about how you would...
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    Career changer - panicking

    I'm not in a similar situation in relation to getting any offers (Congrats by the way!) but I can relate on the worry of not being able to survive on the grants they offer. It's been one of the main things I've worried about when applying for these things. My only recommendation would be maybe...

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