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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    My place of work allows us to bring in notes with us during an interview. Is that something that is commonplace during TC interviews or would be looked down upon?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would really appreciate if anyone could share their notes from the White & Case All About Law session on the 2nd of May. I wasn’t able to make it unfortunately because of work 😔
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    @Jessica Booker do you have any suggestions please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can anyone recommend any resources that would help me understand what a trainee is expected to do in the main departments of a law firm e.g. what are the tasks/what are the main deliverables that are being produced?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Can anyone recommend any resources that would help me understand what a trainee is expected to do in the main departments of a law firm e.g. what are the tasks/what are the main deliverables that are being produced?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    When did you apply please / get through to written assessment? I’m still waiting to hear back.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does everyone receive the tests? Also any tips on completing the tests from anyone who’s previously done them?
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    Spontaneous TC Journey

    I’m in my first application cycle and have received only rejections so far but this thread has really motivated me to keep going! So happy for your success, really well done! Please could you share more details of how you track your applications/research of law firms? Thanks a lot
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Can I ask what you did in terms of preparation to score so highly? WG was definitely my weakness!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How do you deal with rejection from a law firm you thought were absolutely perfect for you?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Still awaiting results for Fresfields post WG completion last week. Congrats to all those who got ACs. Not sure what to think right now but will stay positive!
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    Struggling with commercial awareness

    Thanks AlexJ, I’ve identified two topics that align with my interests. Do you have any advice on how to go about researching and how to talk about it in an interview? Much appreciated.
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    Struggling with commercial awareness

    That's really helpful thank you @JP13 Do you have any tips on the kinds of notes I should be making when reading a commercial news article?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi Axel, thanks so much for the reply and for your advice! It's incredibly helpful. If you don't mind on your second point on the case study/article interview section, where you recommend making considerations to the links that can be made to the legal sector from the article, how do you go...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When does a typical application cycle start/end?
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    Struggling with commercial awareness

    This is my first application cycle so I'm getting my head around all the different aspects of the application process. One I'm really struggling with is my commercial awareness. I've identified how I can get the information e.g. FT/Watson's Daily/Ziplaw etc but what's the step beyond just...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker this is my first application cycle and I’m trying to get on the front foot by preparing for assessment centres even though I don’t have any currently lined up (yet!). Do you have any tips or can point me to any information on how to prepare for competency based...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any tips on how to do well in a case study analytical interview which requires you to demonstrate commercial awareness?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How does everyone build up their commercial awareness? I understand you need to be keep up to date with the latest business news but what can I do that actually helps me to put what I’ve read into practice?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Can anyone help me understand the difference between the deductions and interpretations part of the WG? I'm struggling to grasp how they are different and the different approach I need to take.

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