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  1. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you, Andrei! Echoing what someone else asked about this interview, would you, or anyone else in this thread, have any advice on how to prepare for an attendance note/email exercise?
  2. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone have any insights/advice on the Farrer & Co interviews? I can't find anything about what type of interview it is (i.e. competency, strength, or general). Or does anyone know of good resources to practice for interviews on a small budget? Any guidance would be super helpful!
  3. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you! I definitely need to focus on the little things, as that's the feedback I've gotten.
  4. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you so much! do you know of any suggestions on where I can find practice material?
  5. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I haven't received any information other than it being a proofreading exercise that would take 25 minutes at most. The platform it is administered on is skillsarena, which I have researched and not found much on!
  6. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Farrer & Co shortlist/proofreading exercise! Has anyone got insight or experience with this task? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! This is pretty much my last shot at a TC at this point
  7. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Really sorry for the pfo! when did you hear back from K&L Gates?
  8. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    guildford !
  9. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    crs rejection post vi
  10. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone apply to PMC (Penningtons) Guildford and done an AC and heard back?
  11. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think you get considered for both as they asked for preferences at the AC, hope that helps :)
  12. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    fieldfisher rejection :(
  13. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Addleshaw Goddard at all? I am still waiting since submitting the app/test in early January.
  14. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone else done the Fieldfisher test and not heard back since? I did it ages ago, sent a follow-up email and still haven't heard anything. Should I assume rejection?
  15. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have tips for the Penningtons Manches AC? I got an invite yesterday and it's my first one ever! Would appreciate anything
  16. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any advice for the A&O Shearman SJT? Anything would be greatly appreciated!!!
  17. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Should I be alarmed that I haven't heard back from BDB Pitmans? its been over a month since I completed the VI 🥹
  18. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I didnt get the stay engaged bit so maybe
  19. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone completed BDB Pitmans' VI?
  20. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I just got a holding email for the Shoosmiths Discover Placement (equivalent to a vs I believe), anyone else heard from them?

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