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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Abbie Whitlock I did a VS in March and think it would be great to put in applications, especially since I don't have any other recent legal work experience. I will do so moving forwards, but what about previously submitted apps currently in progress? I have multiple direct TC applications which...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have a spring VS and want to update my already submitted apps to include this in the work experience section. Email firms' Grad rec (e.g. HL/mayer brown) saying I wish to add to my application with a brief work summary, or just leave it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any advice on how to ask a firm about transportation subsidies for a VS? I have found family to stay with in the South East so I do not need to pay for a hotel, but just help with the train ticket would be nice. I would understand if they do not offer this/reject my request since they are paying...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This years' hiring process (tests, for example) are different to last year, so I assume the timelines will be different too
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They had almost the exact same setup in the assessment as FF and I believe it was about a 1-2 month wait post second assessment if I remember correctly
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Someone answered this already. The reply is like 1 or 2 pages ago.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Here's hoping I do better on HL stage 2 than FF...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just the stage 1 one
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    OK thank you, so more "YAY" and less "I am trying to impress you and not throw up with nerves at the same time". Practice practice practice!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks, that is very interesting. So did you only talk about your experience with the firm rather than quoting things like matters, USPs etc? Was this through talking about their initiatives and so on and explicit examples, or just the feeling you got?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Interview related - Can anyone point me in the direction of a "model answer" for interviews for a "why this firm" question. I have been told in previous interviews that my reason for rejection is not being firm-specific enough. I think I have improved on this, but I really have nothing to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Interview related - Can anyone point me in the direction of a "model answer" for interviews for a "why this firm" question. I have been told in previous interviews that my reason for rejection is not being firm-specific enough. I think I have improved on this, but I really have nothing to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have reasonable adjustments but was rejected on this
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I didn't get a feedback report after the second assessment....
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have seen it written (on here and other locations) that Dentons is rolling, but I have not seen anyone posting/asking/sharing about it...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mine was about 2 week
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If you got it in the first one, it is automatic here
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In my CC confirmation email they said that they would send me the next steps within 3 working days, but it has been 2 weeks. anyone else had this?
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    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hello all, I was wondering how much and what parts of the recruitment process for a direct training contract with Reed Smith is online vs in person? Where can accommodations be made, for those living abroad, for example? Thank you!

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