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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have a TC offer that is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory academic reference. Does anyone know when firms generally reach out to the reference to receive this? Is it somewhere near the start date?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I just had a question if you could provide any insight. Once you've secured a TC, is it normal to not hear from the firm for a while or do they usually stay in regular communication with you? Like I signed the contract for my TC (which starts in 2024) and sent it over a few...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Been sitting on it for a couple weeks, but I've received two TC offers! I once made a post on TCLA about how rejection after rejection was affecting me mentally, but everyone on here was very supportive and that made me keep trying! So I want to thank everyone on here who has helped me, and if...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have any experience with Watson Farley's final interview? Any help would be much appreciated
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    Just two straightforward questions worded exactly like that, and part of the question asking why...

    Just two straightforward questions worded exactly like that, and part of the question asking why Weil also asked what practice area of theirs you're most interested in. You're welcome and good luck! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard back from Weil post written exercise and interview?
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    Hi! It was actually really straightforward, just two questions about why you/why Weil/ why...

    Hi! It was actually really straightforward, just two questions about why you/why Weil/ why commercial law. Advice would be to just familiarise yourself with the firm's practice areas and know what you want to mention because there isn't a lot of time to speak. I actually can't remember how much...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you! I had the interview last Thursday, and literally heard the next day.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Stephenson Harwood case study invite!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from WFW post AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from L&W post VI?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    NRF telephone interview! Anyone have any tips for a phone interview? Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Watson Farley & Williams AC! If anyone has attended one, any insights would be much appreciated, thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For the Travers Smith cover letter, does anyone know if it should be formal, i.e. include the firm's address, your address, and the date?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Should I take a laptop to an assessment centre?

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