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  1. Jimpix

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Me too. I'm becoming a PFO collectooor.
  2. Jimpix

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied on the 17th of January and haven't heard anything since then.
  3. Jimpix

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Off topic but had to share this. Useful for video interviews? 😂
  4. Jimpix

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah that seems to be the case with direct TC applications - a bit frustrating but what can you do. Good luck on your assessment centre!
  5. Jimpix

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I definitely share this experience. I did a video interview for a vacation scheme at Bird & Bird in my second year of uni and was not offered an AC due to them being at capacity. Was told my application would be put on hold and fast-tracked for the AC next year, but they changed HR teams and...
  6. Jimpix

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Damn, congrats! Sending off my application later today - hoping for a similar outcome. 🤞
  7. Jimpix

    I always find crypto to be a great answer to "what's a recent commercial topic that has interested you"

    I have been deep in the crypto space for a few years now. I am not sure about the validity of this, but I spoke to a restructuring lawyer on Crypto Twitter who advised me to not discuss crypto in my application. He said it was more likely to be a net negative than a net positive, given how...
  8. Jimpix

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did my VI for Bird & Bird on the 20th of November and still waiting to hear back. Feel like I absolutely butchered it but time will tell.
  9. Jimpix

    "Do you currently hold a valid work permit? If yes, please provide details."

    Perfect - thank you! Appreciate the input.
  10. Jimpix

    "Do you currently hold a valid work permit? If yes, please provide details."

    Hello, I am answering the following two questions in relation to a direct Training Contract application. I would appreciate some input, as it is not entirely obvious to me how detailed my second answer should be. Do you require a work permit to work in the UK? No Do you currently hold a valid...
  11. Jimpix

    Assessment centres - weekdays or weekends?

    That's reassuring. Thank you for the answer.
  12. Jimpix

    Assessment centres - weekdays or weekends?

    Hello! Do law firms generally have their assessment centres on weekdays or weekends? And is it possible to do them virtually? I understand that it would be beneficial to attend them in person, but I am based outside the UK and have a job. While I will try to attend them in person, I am unsure...

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