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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    thanks for this, saves me a lot of time
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I noticed Linklaters also asks for consistent 2:1 in all modules and two weeks legal work experience, I am guessing getting an overall 2:1 won't suffice they needs 2:1 in every module taken. just wanted to know if anyone has any information regarding this like if someone has spoken to their...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    are there any tips on video interviews? I feel like preparing for them the same way one would approach a written application is not going to cut it. even though 2 minutes seem like a good amount of time to put your points through and one should be concise. for questions like why x firm and what...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, I just wanted to check if these two motivational questions are completely different, "why do you want to be a commercial lawyer" and "why do you you want to be a commercial lawyer at x firm". I am just confused as to how different these questions are? I understand that one has to be majorly...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from mayer brown post job sim?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yup
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    how to best approach a written exercise where you are given an article and are supposed to write an email summarising the key points. Should I signpost?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone done the job sim for Mayer brown. Would really appreciate some guidance on the written exercise.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I received a PFO from them today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I asked on the thread a week ago if anyone has heard back and around 6 people said they havent, maybe they are still going through the VIs, id suggest to keep your chin up!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I havent recived anything from them either. i only know one other person who has an AC invite but for the cambridge office.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know someone who got invited to the job sim on the 21st and someone who got a rejection mail the same day. I am still waiting for a response regarding the job sim or a rejection. So we're in the same boat
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from Irwin post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    just got rejected from Macfarlanes post AC, yet to recieve feedback from them. I think my negotiations, interview and casestudy went really well. However, the written exercise was torture i dont think i sufficiently answered the question. Keeping my head up, it was my first AC. Hopefully more to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Take it as a win, from what I understand youve passed the first stage of vi screening because I know people who didnt pass the screening were informed earlier last week.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Are you waiting for macfarlanes post AC? If so when did you do it? I had mine this Tuesdat 6th feb. Still waiting
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone heard back from Irwin post VI? Still waiting for a response.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Sorry, i dont exactly remember but I think it was december or january start, my VI was end of Jan if i remember correctly.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I'd say its a good sign. Fingers crossed for you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    First of all, keep your chin up. Its all a part of the process. You are just out-failing your competition and out-lasting them. Bristows VI was very tricky as it only gave you one minute without an actual timer. I meesed up mine too, dont be too hard on yourself. The way I deal with rejections...

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