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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you very much for your help!! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I thought the applications opened on 16th? I’m worried now as it’s rolling
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It had shape questions - there was a diagram puzzle and then they had written a statement below ex: rearrange the puzzle if it was rotated and then you had to create that with the pieces
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @patternteddybear @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker !! I really appreciate it :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, just a quick question in relation to CVs, I am unable to fit my work experience and skills in a one page CV. Is a 2 page CV alright or a one page CV is recommended. Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The issue in the test was TIMING!! couldn’t agree more!! If we had some more time it would be so much easier to crack it
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you very much!! This is very helpful and please do let me know if you find out about any other in house companies I can apply to and any information you have. I am very grateful :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I agree, I did not know what to think after I gave it yesterday😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Haha relatable and sorry to hear about the result! Please may I ask when you applied, I’m still waiting to hear back :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker do you recommend uploading references, scholarship certificates in the DLA Piper additional documents uploading area of the application. If not, please can you confirm what this area is for? They don’t require grades so I’m assuming it’s not for that or mitigating circumstances...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone who applied to jones day on or after 13 September (last Friday) heard back yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You get three days to do the psychometric tests regardless of the application deadline but if you think you won’t be able to write a good application then maybe apply for their spring or summer scheme
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think you should focus on a practice area and then choose a country accordingly where the practice area is doing well (I had spoken to trainees and this is something I had asked them)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry to hear that! May I ask when you applied if you don’t mind as I’m still waiting to hear back. Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, yes I’ve secured a job at flex legal (for university term time part- time role) 2 months ago and happy to answer questions if helpful.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    @Jessica Booker i have the same query. Do you have any insight?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Before the deadline I.e., 16 September
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Kay Aston I have recently just completed a placement scheme (1 year in my third year) at BCLP. I sat in their core real estate team for the year which is one of the strong sector of the firm. I am on track to receive a 2:1 at university. I am looking to apply to more finance and private...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker please could you help with this query? If they ask for grades I will put my tutor but if it’s a generic reference I would like to put my module leader as reference
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know what jones day exactly asks the academic referee? Thanks

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