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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard from Howard Kennedys?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    follow up on the same application, i am asked to discuss a recent 'legal decision', not a news story. does that imply I should only focus on bills/laws and recent government announcements as opposed to any relevant news story? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi, an application question asks: What do you think are the greatest challenges facing law firms over the next 3 years? (250 words) I have decided on the challenge I want to discuss but I was thinking about doing a section which would talk about how the firm in question is well-equipped to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How did you find it? I’m completing mine tomorrow
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Shoosmiths strength-based assessment invite. Any advice would be appreciated:)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    There are 4! Things such as why do you want to be a solicitor, what sets the firm apart etc
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I’m currently writing an application where there is no word limit to any of the questions. How should I approach this? I’m thinking of writing the standard 250-300 word answers I see a lot of applications have. I would appreciate any input @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    If we haven’t heard from HL are we to take it as a good sign? Has anyone heard any positive news from them yet?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I did a VI with AG for the OGC tc on the 15th of February and haven't heard anything back yet. has enough time passed that I could email them without looking forward?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Same🤣. But honestly good timing bc I found out I passed the SQE1 yesterday so not much can get me down rn🙏🏾
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard from AG OGC post VI?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    anyone heard from the following: HG post WG Kennedys post SST AG post VI K&S post app
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone has experience with AG VI? Are they more commercial or competency based? Would love any advice
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    VI invite from Addleshaw Goddard. I applied for the office of general counsel TC so take it with a pinch of salt!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I applied on Saturday and got an email this morning
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard from Kennedys post SST?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    if anyone applied, has anyone heard back from Addleshaw Goddard OGC TC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    what is the benchmark for the HG Watson glaser?