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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

lawelmo

Star Member
Premium Member
Apr 29, 2024
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Do people get eliminated at this stage?
I think so:


Whichever route you choose to follow, the recruitment process and application deadlines are the same.

  • Our online application is open from 1 October 2023 to 31 January 2024, and we will respond to all applications in the weeks following this deadline, to advise if your application has progressed to the online assessment.
  • You will be required to complete an online interactive assessment and video interview in February 2024.
  • For those who are successful in gaining a place on our insight scheme or assessment day, these will take place in June 2024.
  • The assessment day will involve a number of activities, including a final panel interview.
 

The-PFO-Collector

Legendary Member
Oct 27, 2023
142
473
Did you apply for the Summer Insight Day + DTC?

I haven't received anything, so perhaps it's not automatic...
It's one of my fav firms.
Best of Luck
Yeah, I did. They probably will do what most firms are doing and send out invites in batches so likely isn't automatic.
Do people get eliminated at this stage?
I think so:


Whichever route you choose to follow, the recruitment process and application deadlines are the same.

  • Our online application is open from 1 October 2023 to 31 January 2024, and we will respond to all applications in the weeks following this deadline, to advise if your application has progressed to the online assessment.
  • You will be required to complete an online interactive assessment and video interview in February 2024.
  • For those who are successful in gaining a place on our insight scheme or assessment day, these will take place in June 2024.
  • The assessment day will involve a number of activities, including a final panel interview.
Hill Dickinson PFO
I've got US firms in the mix. I've attended AC's for magic and silver circle firms...but I really wanted HD or WFW...
PFO for both...I'm gutted 😭
 

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