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  1. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, Try this book, helped me and I've heard plenty of good things. Critical Thinking Tests: Understanding Critical Thinking Skills, And How To Pass Critical Thinking Tests: Understanding Critical Thinking Skills and Passing Critical Thinking Tests https://amzn.eu/d/cQORy6I
  2. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If you have been applying since 2017, and have had various vac schemes at firms I think maybe you need to focus your energies on your interview strategy/ how you come across off paper.
  3. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    SullCrom PFO Not that I was super hopefull (considering their lack of diversity their trainee intake lol)
  4. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Have I haven't heard from Freshfields at all and applied for the direct TC.
  5. ComplianceChange

    Any other career changers?

    Would love to be to be part of it!
  6. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Absolutely mad! It's been a mere few hours lol
  7. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have neither been sent the WG nor have I been sent a PFO
  8. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thought Sullivan looked at apps after the deadline? I await my PFO haha
  9. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just got the Freshfields app over the line, actually very proud of how much progress I've made since my initial app draft (that I never sent) 3+ years ago. Also, there is a freetext box to input module grades for university and A-level results!
  10. ComplianceChange

    Frustration - Not able to do a vacation scheme

    Feeling a little frustrated that due to working full time (and needing approval from my workplace to undertake a vac scheme and also having very little annual leave) I am unable to do a vacaction scheme... Which ultimately limits and number of firms I can apply to. Seeing that Eversheds just...
  11. ComplianceChange

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Hey, managed to get my app over the line 5 mins before the deadline. Not super hopeful as I was a little rushed with it. Also I found the app to be very hard with word limits.
  12. ComplianceChange

    Any other career changers?

    Hello Hey! Career changer here. I currently work at a hedge fund in the compliance department, and felt myself slowly gravitating back towards the TC rat race. I must say, it is incredibly hard to manage applications, working full time, family and extra curricular, however I am noticing a stark...
  13. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Apparently on a roll because I also just submitted my Weil app. (I had drafted this one yesterday but Vantage portal was down for me)
  14. ComplianceChange

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Took 2 years off to pursue other career paths and have come back! Just submitted my direct app for White & Case. ahhh
  15. ComplianceChange

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Rejected from WBD. Really disappointed I thought it was one of my best apps....

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