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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker - I hope you are well A question from Fieldfisher is ‘what are the top five skills you believe a trainee needs to be a successful commercial lawyer and why?’ The word limit is 2000 characters - around 300 plus words. I have some word count left ( as I initially thought the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same! Please do let me know when you do hear back if you can, I’ll do the same :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Rina, is this still the case?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, has anyone else applied for a TC at HL Hogan Lovells but hasn’t yet received an invitation to complete the WG test? I applied 9 days and still haven’t received an invitation. Has anyone applied within the past 9 days and received an invitation? Tempted to email grad recruitment if...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, I applied to HL (Hogan Lovells) 6 days ago on the 13th and still haven’t been invited to do the WG. Should I be worried? I have read that this test is usually automatic after an application submission
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all - for those who received a WG invite for HL (Hogan Lovells), how many days do they give you to complete the test? Thanks in advance
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker I hope you are well. I am currently applying for Travers Smith and they have asked for a cover letter. There are no strict requirements but say they generally look for why law/ why them/ why I feel I am a good candidate for the role. My usual cover letter style is why law...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    My portal was updated in Jan but I haven’t heard back since my Freshfields TC app - not been invited to complete the WG. I know other people have already got to the AC stage. Am I correct in assuming this is a PFO?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks! How many days do they give you to take the test from the date they invite you?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone! For those who received a Freshfields WG invite, how long do they give you to complete the test?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    No need to apologise at all - thank you!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker I hope you are well. I am working on the Ashurst TC Application question : 'Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst. (750 words max) ' I am unsure as to whether they expect me...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I hope you are having a good weekend. I am currently drafting my Freshfields 850 word personal statement. How much of the word count should be used to discuss why law and why Freshfields? They also want us to discuss work experience, achievements and hobbies. I usually...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone! Is it worth applying for a TC at A&O considering that the deadline is on the 15 Dec and they recruit on a rolling basis?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hello @Jessica Booker I hope you are well! For an upcoming interview I was planning to discuss the retail sector/ shift to online retail if asked about a commercial story. I have realised from comments on the forum that this seems to be a popular topic for interviewees to discuss as their...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone who attended a Mayer Brown AC between Feb- March heard back yet? I haven’t heard back in 3 weeks and I know of people who haven’t heard back in 1 month plus ( all the way from mid Feb)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone who attended a Mayer Brown AC between Feb- March heard back yet? I haven’t heard back in 3 weeks and I know of people who haven’t heard back in 1 month plus ( all the way from mid Feb)
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Anyone have an idea about what activities the AC following the VS involves? X
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi! I’m sorry to hear this. Was it an automatic email or in response to an email you sent?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    How long after an AC should you send a follow up email if you haven’t heard back yet? The firm said 7-10 days but it’s now been 12 days

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