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    A complete guide for competency interview preparation

    Hi @Andrei Radu - thanks for this useful guide! I wondered what I’d be expected to talk about when firms are asking about displaying integrity in competency based questions? If I’ve never found myself in a situation such as catching a colleague stealing and reporting them, in what other ways...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker - I wondered if you could provide some insight into how best to answer the following question on Fieldfisher's application: Describe the personal life experiences that have given you the unique perspective you would bring as a Trainee at Fieldfisher, and how this perspective...
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    Ask TLT Anything!

    Hi Marcus, Why have the firm chosen not to recruit any London-based trainees in this cycle? Thanks!

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