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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Asked about this at my AC, should be w/c 7 July :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi! I did the Bakers VI last cycle for their first year scheme and this cycle for the vacation scheme - I don't think the direct TC question bank will be very different. It's basically 3 qns per VI and 1 of each 'type' of question: competence-based, firm-specific and commercial awareness (last...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you very much Andrei and Amma!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi everyone! Would really appreciate any tips on how to go about preparing for a Direct TC AC as a penultimate year law student. Basically I was able to switch to Firm A's DTC process (from their VS process) after accepting a VS offer elsewhere that overlaps with Firm A's VS dates. I know...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi! Does anyone know if a firm, upon making a TC offer, would ever demand 1st class grades as a condition for retaining the TC? Thinking about those who weigh academic performance heavily ie. SullCrom, Slaughters. @Jessica Booker or anyone else with insights, your input would be much appreciated :)
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    White & Case First Year Insight Scheme

    Hi Shahana, thank you so much for all the advice! It's really helpful and I will be sure to follow up if I have any further questions.
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    White & Case First Year Insight Scheme

    Hi everyone! I'm looking for someone who successfully got onto the White & Case First Year Insight Scheme who would be willing to offer me some advice. I've done their UK Commercial Law Forage and really enjoyed the project financing tasks, but have had no further contact with the firm and am...
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    HSF First Year Workshop Application

    Hi, thank you for your reply! I can't afford TCLA Premium as of right now but I appreciate the advice. I have already submitted my application and will hope for the best.
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    HSF First Year Workshop Application

    Hi everyone! I'm a first year student applying for HSF's first year workshops (application due 31/1). I was wondering if anyone would be free to help look over my application & see if there is anything I could be doing better? In particular I would like to make sure my answers are as tailored...

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