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

    Dentons rejection as well Not bothered about this one tbh I'm curious to know this as well. I take it we have till end of Wednesday to submit?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for your response. 1) Yeah sure so it isn't necessarily a carte blanche to write anything, right? The why commercial law question wouldn't fit here. If I don't have mitigating circumstances, or gaps etc or a need to justify anything, is it better to leave blank? 2) Makes sense thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks @AvniD - I have since emailed grad rec and they confirmed my eligibility to apply in this window. Anyone who has done the LPC and GDL qualifies as a law student and can submit a direct TC app ahead of July 31 deadline. I have a couple questions about the application: 1) one of the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Applications open (all students) 20 September 2021 Application deadline (all students) 31 January 2022 Applications open (law students) 1 June 2022 Application deadline (law students) 31 July 2022 The above are deadline dates for applying for a direct TC at Hogan Lovells. Would I be...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If you know she's married and/or "Mrs" has been referred to on the website or any other source material, use that. Otherwise, stick with Ms as it's always safer.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What do you understand by commercial awareness questions? What are examples other than "tell me about a recent news story and how it affects the firm"?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for this Leann! Very helpful. Could you expand on what standard commercial awareness Qs are? What are some examples I should look to prepare for?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    WFW VI Anyone know some of the questions we can expect to receive? What are some of the general questions someone should generally prepare for in VIs?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone say anything about what to expect with the case study or group exercise for Clyde & Co's AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Clyde & Co AC It consists of an interview, a case study, and group exercise. If anyone has insight into any or all of these activities that would be much appreciated. My AC date is this coming Tuesday (21 June).
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, I got invited to the AC. FYI, I did the VI last Sunday and received an email inviting me to AC 2 days ago.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker I replied a few hours late to the deadline of confirming my place on the AC for Bird & Bird and then I realised that I failed to properly follow the instructions by not sending to the right email addresses (I directly responded to the person who should have been on cc and...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Bird & Bird AC Does anyone have any advice on what to look out for and any insight into the written exercise or group assessment and interview?
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    Rosling King Paralegal Interview

    I'm starting Monday 13th.
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    Self-funding the LPC (bad time to do so?)

    Yes, recruiters will likely expect that you are dealing with other recruiters - it's not a big deal at all. Just be wary of which roles you are being submitted for by which agencies so there's no crossover i.e. you can't get two different recruiters to put you through to the same role. The more...
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    Rosling King Paralegal Interview

    No worries! I'm happy with the achievement of course, and it's a step in the right direction. I'll be a lot happier when I get the TC opportunity I'm looking for hah. Yeah I responded to that post. Hopefully it'll be of value.
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    Self-funding the LPC (bad time to do so?)

    @samni regarding your third point, not all paralegal positions require experience. I have just secured one now at Rosling King with ZERO prior legal work experience. I literally reached out to them by sending my CV over and asked them to get back in touch if they were interested. My...
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    Rosling King Paralegal Interview

    FYI for anyone curious about the nature of the 'problem Q', it basically appeared in the form that @TC fiend and @AvniD suggested it would.
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    Rosling King Paralegal Interview

    No worries at all. Interview was a success and I got the job offer. Thank you to everyone for their help and support.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Applications open on 31 May. That's why you haven't been able to access a link at this point.

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