Recent content by awatling1

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes, I ended up getting an assessment centre invite :) I was honestly extremely shocked. It’s my first one ever though so I’m very happy :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    My gosh guys I did the Baker McKenzie video interview and wow those questions were insane! I’m not sure if the difficulty is ramped up tenfold for direct TC compared to VS because I found those questions much more difficult than any other video interview I’ve done. Not even mad when I get...
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    explaining interest in a recent deal?

    Hi everyone! I'm in the process of applying for the Linklaters Get Ahead scheme, but I'm first doing an application for their LinkUp event that has its own application questions. The first is basically why linklaters/why you, but the second question is to talk about a recent deal that...
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    Applying for direct TCs with only mini pupillage legal experience?

    Hi, So I’ve only applied to one direct TC so far (Clifford Chance) and got rejected, the rest of my applications have been for vacation schemes. My only legal experience is five mini-pupillages, mix of commercial and civil, one family. I was wondering if it is worth making direct training...

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