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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I did their vac scheme VI and i think the TC VIs are similar - they were competency and motivational questions. I'd suggest learning their core competencies that they value/look for in a trainee and keeping your motivations for why law/commercial law for the VI for sure :) edit: if i remember...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    still waiting to hear back from Howard Kennedy...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anybody still waiting to hear from Howard Kennedy post VI?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think White&Case does allow you to apply for both in the same cycle!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This doc is definitely not law-focused/tailored to law firm interviews but I read it and found it useful for understanding interviews/why certain qs are asked in interviews better, and I do think the general advice given here is decent. I found it on someone's post on LinkedIn earlier and I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This doc is definitely not law-focused/tailored to law firm interviews but I read it and found it useful for understanding interviews/why certain qs are asked in interviews better, and I do think the general advice given here is decent. I found it on someone's post on LinkedIn earlier and I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks very much! Ive been having similar thoughts and I think ill dial-up my interview prep to be as real as possible. I'd love to take a TCLA one but broke haha. I will try to get friends or other people I know help me with it. Thanks again!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi - I was wondering if i could get any advice re this. This is my first application cycle and I've been fortunate to pass the application stage for many of my applications and get to ACs or interviews, but i always get rejected at that stage. The feedback I've gotten from my AC interviews have...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I just got a response it said - "The link for the Training Contract application won’t be live on the NRF website until later today but you can find it by using this link: https://fsr.cvmailuk.com/nortonrosefulbright/main.cfm?page=jobSpecific&jobId=61830" So I think its just not live yet *for...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Kingsley Napley AC! This is my first direct TC AC so I would really appreciate any advice
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I cant either - have dropped them an email and will update here when I get a reply
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I know NRF apps haven't opened yet for direct TC but I was wondering if anybody can see the application link bc I'm lost on their grad website and I can't find it? Sub q if anybody knows: will the portal have four slots for filling in our work experience (like for the vac scheme apps) or do we...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I havent yet - have you heard anything?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For people applying for the GLD trainee scheme, does anybody have any idea how long they take to let us know if we pass each test?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    does anybody know if the deadline for kingsley napley is tonight at 11:59pm or tomorrow at 11:59 pm? The deadline says its on 15th May
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anybody hear back from Howard Kennedy yet after their VI?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wednesday last week :) do you have any tips haha I'm dying here
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anybody have any tips for the Howard Kennedy VI? I cant find a lot of information online so not sure what to expect... it says it'll take no more than 40 mins so I'm assuming a mix of types of questions but still unsure how to prep
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anybody heard back from Howard Kennedy post-WG?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anybody heard back from Kingsley's Open Day acceptance?

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