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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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I need to explain in one of my application question how I have developed my skills through non academic experiences and why those skills are important to become a successful lawyer. I was wondering do I need to give specific examples. For example, do I need to mention example of situations where I have handled pressure well at work.
 
Hi @Jessica Booker

an application is asking me whether I ‘know anyone employed’ by the firm

I have interacted with a few ( maybe 5 or 6) of the lawyers at the firm through my current role. I’ve assisted these lawyers with a few things - via video call/email. Does that count as ‘knowing’ them? If I say I know anyone employed there I am asked to list their names
 
Hi @Jessica Booker

an application is asking me whether I ‘know anyone employed’ by the firm

I have interacted with a few ( maybe 5 or 6) of the lawyers at the firm through my current role. I’ve assisted these lawyers with a few things - via video call/email. Does that count as ‘knowing’ them? If I say I know anyone employed there I am asked to list their names
Hi does anyone have insights on this? Deadline for the app is in a few hours so need to decide quite soon!
 
Hi does anyone have insights on this? Deadline for the app is in a few hours so need to decide quite soon!
FWIW, I would have thought that 'knowing' would mean something with a deeper connection than what you have mentioned.

But I did find this, which may help:

 
Hogan Lovells TC offer! Thank you to everyone on this forum who helped me along the way! ♥️
Amazing news - congratulations!

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Hi everyone,
I am planning on applying to Brown Rudnick but slightly confused about their application process.
The site says that candidates would have to be completing or have completed the necessary post-grad studies by September 2023, with the only option for education being a graduate degree and LPC status being required.
Does this mean I would have to have completed the LPC to apply? I am currently pursuing an LLM in the US and planned on taking the SQE route as the LPC is becoming increasingly irrelevant. LLM is also not an option under Graduate studies.
Apologies if the answer seems fairly obvious, but I am very confused about this and could not find information anywhere regarding this!
 
Hi everyone,
I am planning on applying to Brown Rudnick but slightly confused about their application process.
The site says that candidates would have to be completing or have completed the necessary post-grad studies by September 2023, with the only option for education being a graduate degree and LPC status being required.
Does this mean I would have to have completed the LPC to apply? I am currently pursuing an LLM in the US and planned on taking the SQE route as the LPC is becoming increasingly irrelevant. LLM is also not an option under Graduate studies.
Apologies if the answer seems fairly obvious, but I am very confused about this and could not find information anywhere regarding this!
Email grad rec if in doubt
 
Hi All,

On the recent news story/deal question - how recent does the deal need to be. For example, is okay to mention deals that occured in 2021?
 
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