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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you, this is really helpful @Ram Sabaratnam
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi all! I wondered if anyone knows about Watson Glaser percentiles - is the percentile your score as a percentage? I know it is a comparison as to how you performed against your norm group but if anyone had any info on this, then I would really appreciate it!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Amma Usman. When it comes to the WG test, can you request firm benchmarks and do you have any advice on how to ace the test?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would also really appreciate this please!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can someone please help with the watson glaser test. I seem to not meet the benchmark firms request. What is considered a good benchmark?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know of any paralegal or legal assistant roles? I have applied for several recently and haven't received responses for most of them.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi all! I know this is a thread for TCs but I have an upcoming paralegal interview and wondered what prep I should do? Is it similar to a vacation scheme/ training contract interview? @Jessica Booker I would appreciate any help/ advice on this. Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    @Amma Usman, thank you for your help and advice
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know when PMC may get back to us or HFW? HFW state they are rolling but I haven't seen any ACs sent out yet for direct TCs
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can someone please advise on this - I am soon to be a graduate, so I have applied for numerous paralegal and legal assistant roles. I have experience at a range of law firms (although not necessarily city/commercial), completed a vacation scheme last year and have volunteered at a law clinic as...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard from HFW for direct TCs yet?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have just had two emails in the past couple of weeks stating that they are still reviewing applications and will be in touch in due course. (But nothing to do with next steps etc)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone have any advice on the White & Case cover letter? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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