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    SQE Plus and SQE2

    Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice and also just want a chance to ramble/vent. I sat and passed the SQE1 in July 2024 sitting. I was meant to sit my SQE2 this year, but had a massive breakdown and decided nope, not doing this. Took a year off, basically just worked and chilled and restored my...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone have any sample questions for the SQE2? ULaw have barely provided any and I would appreciate it so much if you could share them with me! :'(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone applied to Herrington Carmichael before? :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone applied for a TC at Herrington Carmichael (either previously or in this year's cycle)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Any advice for the Wedlake Bell TC interview and written assessment? So nervous and not too sure what to expect! 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone has any advice for the Wedlake Bell TC interview and skills assessment? I have progressed to the second stage and am nervous!! Any help would be appreciated so much! 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi @Jessica Booker, just found out that an assessment centre next week will involve a presentation, but no other information has been given about it - could you please help as to how i should prepare? 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hiya! I'm not sure, I haven't had the chance to speak to anyone else who has. Hope that helps :)
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    Winckworth Sherwood and Wedlake Bell First Stage Interview Advice

    Hi @Jessica Booker, @James Carrabino and @Jaysen! I hope you all are doing well! I was hoping to get some advice regarding my TC interviews with WS and WB. I am only at the first stage yet, and have tried to look for specific advice relating to the two firms but unfortunately have not come...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    They have responded to me with an invite for the first stage interview! This was yesterday.
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    SQE Resit Policy by Law Firm

    Hi @Jessica Booker, thank you so much for your response. That makes a lot of sense. Thank you for clearing that out for me. Generally, in terms of the TC interviews I have secured, they are both first stages and I have not been given information about what they entail. The firms are Wedlake...
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    SQE Resit Policy by Law Firm

    Hi @Jaysen, I hope you're doing well! I had a quick question regarding the issue of firms rescinding TC offers if the SQE isn't passed the first time round. I am currently on a scholarship and am sitting the SQE1 this July. I also have two TC interviews this July, and perhaps this is a bit...
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    Direct TC Application 2026- Orrick, Wedlake Bell

    I'm sorry to hear that :( Keep pushing through - God has planned something for you and nothing can stop you from achieving it!
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    Direct TC Application 2026- Orrick, Wedlake Bell

    Anyone heard from Wedlake?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I hope you're well! I have just progressed to the Assessment Day for WInckworth Sherwood and would really appreciate some advice about how to prepare and what to expect? They haven't given further details about what to expect just yet. Are there any resources I could utilise?
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    Direct TC Application 2026- Orrick, Wedlake Bell

    I saw another user post about orrick about 5 minutes ago if that helps?
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    Direct TC Application 2026- Orrick, Wedlake Bell

    Hi guys, has anyone heard anything from Wedlake Bell for the direct TC?
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    Direct TC Application 2026- Orrick, Wedlake Bell

    Nothing yet from Wedlake
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    Direct TC Application 2026- Orrick, Wedlake Bell

    Any update from Wedlake?
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    Direct TC Application 2026- Orrick, Wedlake Bell

    Hi, nothing from Wedlake Bell yet x

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