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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Sorry about that. Post test or post application ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Will they notify Spring and Summer candidates this week or only spring ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Guess what !!! A&O pfo just right now. Impressed by the GR commitment to delivering high quality work in weekends.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If someone is constantly applying to W&C (VS 2023/ TC 2023 and now Spring VS 24) and I reached twice the VI stage. What can I really change in my cover letter to look as a better candidate. In this short time frame, the only change that happened in my life is a vacation scheme in a silver circle...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same ! Is it automatic btw ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    May I ask was it motivational or competency-based questions ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I called them yesterday about the outcome, as I work full-time, and I need few days in advance to have a day off. She said she will be sending invitations today (Thursday) but I did not receive anything.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am wondering if I have to write a cover letter alongside the application question for Taylor Wessing. Any help from someone having an answer. Thanks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No. It is the next stage after screening applications. When did you submit your application and when did you receive the WG test ? If you don't mind me asking.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks and congrats for passing to VI stage.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi Everyone, For who applied to Jones Day vacation scheme, Is it possible to ignore the first sentence of a cover letter "I am writing to apply to your ...' and start directly with why commercial law ? As you know, number of words is too limited. Thanks in advance.
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    Vacation scheme on a work visa

    I can give an insight from a personal experience. I am on a skilled worker visa, and I managed to do a vacation scheme at Macfarlanes. They allowed me to do the vacation scheme, however, I had a specific schedule that does not exceed 20 hours/week (My current job is in the same field). I was...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Forget about the difference of time between GMT and BST because I almost ruined it yesterday. I had my interview 10:30 GMT, which is 11:30 UK time. Luckily, I was at home and preparing on my desk ( 5min ago I was busy) and I received a call 10:30 UK time, which is an hour earlier than expected...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Just wondering ! Is it okey to use same arguments and examples from my cover letter for the TI. Will the interviewer have access to my application and find out it’s annoying to repeat things ?
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    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    I need a quick advice please. I got my TI invitation right now (Very surprising) and the time slot given to choose was between tomorrow and Wednesday morning during the office working hours. I have a full time job and this a very short notice to prepare and to ask for a permission from work...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Oh thanks 🙏 That’s relieving.
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    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Hi there, I have just completed the test now. It was impossible to finish the 4 levels in the last game. So I had to quit the task after reaching 3 levels. The problem is that I quit when I get back to Level 1. Does this mean they won't consider any progress of the 3 levels and they can know...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am now in a situation that didn't get a rejection post application for Freshfields or a WGT invitation !!! People are getting AC invitations already. Anyone is in the same boat ?

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