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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone applied to Kingsley Napley for their 2023 TC, or is anyone considering applying?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much! That's really helpful :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Well done! That's great. I was just wondering how you went about 'improving' your application? The firm I'm thinking of reapplying to ask the same question for both the VS and TC app (not sure if it's the same for other firms or not), so any advice if you were in a similar situation would be...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone been unsuccessful for a VS, but then re-applied for the firm's direct TC in the same cycle and been successful with that? It would be great to speak to anyone who has :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think I will for one! The firm who suggested re-applying mentioned at an Open Day that they might have a few spaces left after their VS because they're not in the same position as they were this time last year re. COVID, so more spaces might be available - but I think it's still worth a shot...
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    Irwin Mitchell video interview

    Thanks for sharing! I hope it went well :)
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    Irwin Mitchell video interview

    Hi Alice, good luck with the interview!! Would you mind sharing the questions you were asked if at all possible? It would be good to add to some practice ones! :)
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thanks Jacob! I've just submitted it via the application review service on the main page :)
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi everyone! I applied for a vacation scheme and was unsuccessful in getting through to the VI stage, but the grad recruitment team mentioned that they were impressed with my application, so recommended I consider making an application for their direct TC, as these applications do not close for...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nothing yet! I applied for the PLS stream, but I believe someone on here was invited for a PLS VI as late as 29th Feb last year

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