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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    2 application cycles, more than 40 applications, around 15 interviews and 5 assessment centres later... I finally got THE call yesterday!!! There is no one I can thank more than this forum and @Jaysen @Alice G @Jacob Miller @Jessica Booker and the entire TCLA team. I couldn't be any more...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! I have an upcoming assessment stage during which we have to deliver a 5 minute presentation on any topic followed by discussion with the interview panel. I was wondering if I could get help on interesting and topical subject matters to present on, which have a lot of scope for discussion...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I applied in late March! wonder whats going on cos both PFO's and vac scheme offers have been sent out lol
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    anyone still not heard back from Faegre post app?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    about to do it! Damn what do you mean by interesting, and is it true there's just 2 questions?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    anyone heard back from Lewis Silkin yet?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don't know whether to bid adieu to HFW or to wait - still haven't heard back post-app!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I just emailed them back asking if the interview is for a direct TC - will let you know the reply!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    did anyone hear back from Edwin Coe?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    no worries! Just did them. Yes the error checking one was super time pressured, I definitely fumbled and answered two questions totally randomly cos I ran out of time :/ I strangely enjoyed the assessment though hahaha
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    What are they like / are they really hard? :/ I'm about to do them.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I can't remember either, but I do know they've replaced their vac scheme with an AC for a TC. Many people have already done interviews with them so not extremely hopeful tbh
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    has anyone emailed HFW/CRS after not hearing back post-app?
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    has anyone who applied to London for business services heard back today?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if competency / value based interviews can involve situational questions?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    anyone else not heard from CRS / PMC / HFW / Bates wells post app !!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    oh I just meant any kind of general trends!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    apart from accelerating investment in tech and offering a wider range of services (to compete w the Big 4), can anyone think of anything else law firms can do at the moment to remain competitive?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm sure you did well!! could I ask how many questions were in the VI? :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    really hope they do. would love for them to see how far I've come since my previous shambolic apps :--)

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