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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    from the Cheltenham office? wondering if it's a bad omen that I haven't had a holding email from them
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    Michelmores second round invite just came in! Nothing from C R S but tbf I didn't hear from them until much later last year either. Finishing off my third application today, also for a firm I really care about, so that'll be a weight off my mind once it is sent off. Feeling more prepared this...
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    I think it was quite intense but not too different from other firms' processes tbh - you may need to be more specific with your question, as I'm not sure what in particular you want to know? :) happy to help ofc ! I mean generally I would describe it as a good lesson on how the applications...
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    ROUND 2 of 'TC or NOT TC, that is the question' Last year, I got through to the final rounds of my top two firms but received no TC offers in the end... A big fat NOT TC year for me, haha This year, I feel I know more about what I'm doing in this application process, and I'm also back at uni...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    same - chelt office.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    two PFOs in one day! one from my top firm after interview with HR, and one immediately post application. #super
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    ahh thanks, I mean at this point it isn't looking too hopeful but I suppose it's possible still... I really like CRS so am trying to stay positive, anyway!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    not necessarily all of them though, surely? I've only heard from people who applied to the London office, and I didn't go for that one. trying to still hold out hope...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    it seems a fair few have but I personally havent (I applied to the Chelt office).
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I've not heard anything either... which office did you apply to?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    which office did you apply to, if you dont mind me asking? I'm wondering if this point there's any hope for my application lol. congratulations, by the way! sorry I don't have any personal insight!
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    MMs interview went alright - I think I came across well (friendly & enthusiastic, researched firm well) but don't think my commercial awareness was necessarily proven. I really wanted to stand out and impress - but I suppose only time will tell. Currently just trying to file this away until I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah that must be the case, thank you! At least knowing this will mean I'll shift my behind into gear and send it off (ie stop faffing with the details) ! I'm sure your VI was not anything like as average/poor as you thought - I (and a lot of people) finish application stages feeling I could...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I haven't applied yet as I thought deadline was 21st March for DTC... now feeling somewhat confused!
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    nice update from Michelmores this morning inviting me to HR online interview! so grateful to be given a chance with them as they are my top choice of firm. hopefully they agree we'll be a good match! I love the vibe of the firm, the social life looks good, and I'm keen to stay in the south west...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    there is a thread somewhere listing which firms recruit from direct TC versus from vac schemes. if you have a quick search you should find it:)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Michelmores post-VI invite to online interview with HR team!
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    just before the deadline, Brist0l office for DTC :) not actually sure I did v well but thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just completed VI for Michelmores and received a feedback report. Unsure if I'll pass the benchmark with result of 20/36 (6/9 Grit, 6/9 Applied Intellect, 4/9 Creative Force, 4/9 Digital Mindset). Any insight (into whether this is any good or if I should prepare myself for PFO!) would be...
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    just completed the michel.mores VI... not sure how that went, I was nervous. I got 6/9 twice and 4/9 twice so distinctly average psychometric test results. hopeful that the video section and my application in general will help me out here... hoping to update soon with good news. fingers crossed...

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