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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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robmaxtwist

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Hi everyone! Just offered a TI invite with NRF. If anyone has any advice on the structure of the interview/ how best to prep - please let me know :). Would greatly appreciate any advice & best of luck to everyone awaiting application responses :)
 
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Thanks Jessica. I was 100% when I applied and even up to the video interview but now I’m not so sure. I’ve failed around 10 ACs at other firms over a few years though and feel as though this is the only chance I’ll get.
It will be a risk you will have take if you were to accept the role then. I understand why people may not be sure, especially if the opportunity or the firm is not their first choice, but it will be more difficult to switch at any point later on where the programmes are designed to give you specialist experience.
 

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Does anyone know what the latest date law firms could get back to us by for 2025 training contract offers? Would it be before the ULAW and BPP courses start?
not necessarily (unfortunately) - sometimes I can be later than this as typically it’s only non law grads who would need to start courses this September.
 

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Slightly confused so if anyone could offer insight it would be great- the Clyde's paralegal academy deadline closed a few days ago but they haven't sent a assessment link. I searched online and it seems people did the VI and assessments in March April time, but when the app was open when I applied. Do I just need to wait for the link or did I completely miss out?
 
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