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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can someone advise on whether they managed to access the link for the practice tests and if so How?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone here open to sharing their experience of the Reed Smith Tests and Online Interview for their Direct TC. I can provide in exchange insights of the firm's culture as well as experience of the assessment centre. No pressure at all, but I’d really appreciate any insight or tips. Happy to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey would love to hear about your experience with the video interview if you’re open to sharing. No pressure at all, but I’d really appreciate any insight or tips. Happy to connect or chat if that works for you
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey do you mind sharing your experience of how it went.
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    Taylor Wessing online test. Has anyone done it before, please DM me, I have no idea what to expect! :)

    Taylor Wessing online test. Has anyone done it before, please DM me, I have no idea what to expect! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey can I ask how you found it and details of what you was tested on please?
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    Taylor Wessing Application

    Can someone advise on this and how best to prepare for this and details of what to expect - Thanks :)
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    Ask Reed Smith Anything! Join Rebecca Schrod, Karen Manu and Charlotte Lear ⬇️

    Hello Becca, I participated in the TCLA Webinar this evening and was wondering if it's still possible for me to apply for the virtual Open Day happening this week? Kind regards, Sarah
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sent them an email
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Grad rec told you this? Is someone able to confirm whether this is true?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from White & Case, Freshfields, or Macfarlanes regarding their direct TC applications yet?
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    With a tight 100-word limit, can someone suggest the best way to answer "why Goodwin"?

    Okay thank you Jess :)
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    With a tight 100-word limit, can someone suggest the best way to answer "why Goodwin"?

    Thanks Jess. I am just thinking of the best approach to take So when I mentioned 2-3 reasons I was referring to like i.e. Firm's work,/practice, reputation, interactions with members of firm. Also re work experience my approach was to for example, I am attracted to the firm's strength in...
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    With a tight 100-word limit, can someone suggest the best way to answer "why Goodwin"?

    Should I only talk about one practice area? Is it necessary to explain my interest in the firm usind work experience example? Can I give 2-3 reasons and keep it very breif ?
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    The M&A Case Study Experiment - Part 1

    Hi Jaysen, I have an interview coming up for a case study. Could I still attempt this mock case study and receive feedback even though the date has passed?
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    Practise your commercial awareness for your next interview using PESTLE & SWOT.

    Apologies for the delay. This is also my first attempt in applying the PESTLE & SWOT analysis. I will appreciate your feedback and an email with the correct answers. Thank you team :) Political - I would consider the implications of Post Brexit and pandemic - Disruption in supply chain due...
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    Practise your commercial awareness for your next interview using PESTLE & SWOT.

    Excited to take part in this, Thank you!
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi Paul, May I ask what the ratio or percentage is, of graduates the firm hire compared to students at Sherman & Sterling? Do you advise on whether I apply for the VS or direct TC?
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    Cannot access Gold Member's Forum

    Amazing - thank you :)

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