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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you both, that is really insightful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How to answer 'tell us about a time you worked in a team'. Any tips would be much appreciated. Is it necessary that I mention a challenge or is it okay to simply state my role and how I communicated with the team?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks Amma! I had one more question. If during an assessment centre I am given an article and asked to summarise it, what structure would you recommend following? Would it be 1. State the key point of the article and speak briefly about what you are going to talk about. 2. Signpost and go a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam Hope you're well. I was wondering what is the best way to answer this question - If you couldn’t become a commercial lawyer, what alternative career would you choose and why? I would think maybe picking up a few skills or attributes...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you're well. I have an AC coming up and I was wondering what is an acceptable outfit to wear. I have a black blazer which is slightly oversized. Do you think it would be better if I bought something that is more fitted?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I am considering buying the Bronze subscription. if anyone here has it, please could you let me know how useful it is over using your own question bank for interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I am considering buying the Bronze subscription. if anyone here has it, please could you let me know how useful it is over using your own question bank for interview?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    they did not require camera access and it is 30 minutes long
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I was doing the Freshfields WG and had not muted my notification so I received a call in the middle of my test which I immediately clicked to hang up on. However, now I am worried whether the anti-cheating measures may think that I was using another app and may disqualify me?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Grad rec responded and said to use this practice test instead https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/careers/uk/earlycareers/freshfields-application-process/#:~:text=Access%20the%20practice%20Watson%20Glaser%20test%20here.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks both for your advice. I tried clearing cookies and accessing from a different device but it didn't work so I have emailed them. If I don't get a response from them soon enough, I will just simply do the test.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam I would also appreciate your input as well. I am just conscious I will need to email them for a practice test soon as the deadline to complete the test is early morning on Friday. Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry to chase @Jessica Booker but I would be very grateful for your input. Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    no it goes to practice test but apparently you can only access the practice test once
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I received an invite to do the Freshfields WG test which also contained a link to do a practice test. I clicked on the link to check whether it was working and closed the window after. When I try to access the practice test now, it doesn't let me do it. Do you think it would...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would also suggest reading LittleLaw - https://littlelaw.co.uk/subscribe?ref=66ZC8gUJCD They break down commercial news stories in three sections - look out (external factors giving way to the substance of the news story) - look in (the actual news story - why commercial law (how it affects...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, hope all are having a nice evening (even if things seem bleak, they will get better!) I just wanted to point one thing out, it is not a massive issue (getting TCs is much more important obv). I sometimes have noticed people referring to other people with male pronouns and it is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did the same abbreviation and got the test so don't worry about that. I was feeling the same way about an hour ago when I saw people receiving the test so instead I tried to put my mind off of it by watching youtube :)

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