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

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lawcurious

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Hi guys,

I have a doubt, I am currently describing a specific firm's practice. I have a case that I can refer to and which showcases the firm's ability across different international courts. However, the firm's has been recently hired on landmark class action that could potentially change the cryptocurrency market. The only problem is that none of the news outlets nor the firm's website mention if the London's office is involved. What should I do?
you could maybe check the lawyers involved in it and see if there's a lawyer based in/from their London office?
 
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I emailed grad rec a few days ago and they confirmed that this is non-rolling. I imagine TCs would be different than it is for VSs, so it's surprising to see the grad brochure say otherwise.

I cannot confirm it whether the WG is sent out automatically myself because I haven't completed the application yet.

EDIT: Also, just remembered that WG is NOT guaranteed. You need a successful app from what I remember reading in order to receive an invite to take the WG.
Thanks for letting me know!
I believe you, but it’s really interesting that the grad brochure says it’s rolling - and the brochure is 2021/2022 applicants too, so should be updated. How strange
 

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    For Fresfields personal statement do we need to include Dear GR and also I am writting this as I am a law student and then I look forward to hearing back from you about my application yours sincerly. Do we need to include all of this in the personal statement.
     

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    For Fresfields personal statement do we need to include Dear GR and also I am writting this as I am a law student and then I look forward to hearing back from you about my application yours sincerly. Do we need to include all of this in the personal statement.
    I think no because it's a PS and not a cover letter
     

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    Does anyone know if the Latham behavioural assessment includes any Qs that you have to worry about getting right/wrong? Or is it all just a way to judge your personal strengths/weaknesses and preferences in work-type situations?
    Nah, don't worry too much about it, I didn't find any tricky questions in it
     
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    lawcurious

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    I checked but it is such a new case and it is not mentioned in the firm’s website yet. The news was published by a specialist news outlet.
    ah sorry really not sure how to help then - all i can think of otherwise is checking if the news outlet is from the UK, or mentions anything about any of the regions being there, or if any of the companies/or their head offices are based in the UK. sorry - hope you find it out in time though!
     
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    For Fresfields personal statement do we need to include Dear GR and also I am writting this as I am a law student and then I look forward to hearing back from you about my application yours sincerly. Do we need to include all of this in the personal statement.
    No need to include this. It’s not a cover letter, just a statement so you can go straight into explaining your answer.
     

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    Do you have any sources on this? Or is this just the 'norm' for PS? I think I previously progressed with a PS by including a short introduction and ending (beyond the core elements of a PS)
    It’s not that it is automatically a bad thing, it just isn’t necessary.
     
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    Thanks for letting me know!
    I believe you, but it’s really interesting that the grad brochure says it’s rolling - and the brochure is 2021/2022 applicants too, so should be updated. How strange
    Yes, I thought the same after reading their graduate info! It's a relief if not but strange to have it stated as rolling
     
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    born&raised

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    Hello! I have a Telephone Interview soon, and had a couple of queries:

    1. How long is an answer ideally supposed to be? My interview is scheduled for 30 minutes.
    2. For questions such as Why this firm, Why commercial law, and any other questions that we have addressed in our application form - is it not advised to mention/use the same points as the one in the application form?

    This is my first TI, so I'd be grateful for any help. Thank you! :)
     

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    Does anyone have an idea of the right amount of detail for the Freshfields Work Exp section? Doesn’t seem to have word limit and box to put text says ‘Detail Work Experience’. So not much of an indication as to how brief/detailed.
    Apologies if this has been queried recently.
     

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    Does anyone have an idea of the right amount of detail for the Freshfields Work Exp section? Doesn’t seem to have word limit and box to put text says ‘Detail Work Experience’. So not much of an indication as to how brief/detailed.
    Apologies if this has been queried recently.
    I'd stick to under 100 words for each piece of work experience as that's generally been the standard across most applications in my experience. You could also email grad rec to confirm if they have any preference for the number of words you can use (although they're likely to say they don't have any preference as they would've set a word limit if they did).
     
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