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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

AnAnonymousDuck

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has anyone else applied to fried frank's TC? if so, does anyone know what the word limit is supposed to be for the questions? The cover letter entry states a 500 word limit but there is no mention for the other 3 questions. There also isn't a maximum word entry in the boxes. I figured the best is just to go for the standard 300 limit but does anyone have any further insight?
 
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User5678

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Withers PFO. I now feel maybe it's better not to apply for DTC with no legal experience? Confused again.
Sorry about this :(. If you don’t mind me asking when did u do the test?

On your point, I think it depends from firm to firm and loads of people progress without any legal experience in some firms and some firms may require legal experience! It’s worth a shot to apply anyways.
 

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