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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does A&O record u doing the whole assessment ?? Asking so ik if I should get dressed for the video part now
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    Case Study 2: M&A analysis

    as for this mock case study, who would the report be addressed to? I find this report style quite tough. is this report targeted at Champtons to tell them our findings + my thoughts on which is better fit? or is it targeted at the partner on the case from my firm, so he can use it in the...
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    if i was writing a letter to the client for a written exercise as part of this case study - who would i be addressing this to? is it KK generally or the managing director? thank you! @Jessica Booker @Jaysen @Jacob Miller
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Wfw AC :) feeling happy but nervous because I’ve never done one before
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    did my VI last week for WFW - should i be worried no AC invite? also got BCLP PFO
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    so for freshfields do we submit a cv too or is fillinf in the application form for grades etc enough and then the personal statement of course?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    ahh oh no - I have emailed to explain the issue I had and all i can do now is hope that they understand and appreciate I reached out well before this could even become an issue. scared i've unintentionally ruined my whole chance with that firm as i was doing really well with progressing through...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    when firms do pre employment checks, do you send your transcripts to them or do they ask your uni directly? I have an admin issue with mine so didnt want it to look like i was lying
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    how long does WFW usually take to get back after VI? I've had an issue with one of the adjustments as well which I've emailed them about but just wanted to know about wait times from this point
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    for video interviews, do they review your answers with a copy of your application too? I ask this because idk if i should give examples of competencies through non-law experiences to avoid repeating my application answers
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    WFW VI invite - any tips? :) never done one before
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    well congrats!!! smashin it and good luck with the VI - I applied 24th and havent heard back yet so getting worried already
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    nope sorry but can i ask when u sent ur app? congrats btw n good luck
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    BCLP emailed to say I passed the test - now application is being reviewed does anyone know how long that usually takes?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    do u mind me asking if ure a graduate or still at uni? did u have previous vac schemes in ur experience section?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    no clue, im also waiting to hear back - i sent mine in last night
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    thank you so much for your response - i really appreciate this! I was thinking of focusing on why the situation was uncomfortable, why I chose to do it anyways and what skills I deployed or developed to succeed. is this sensible? is this a competency type Q?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    @Jessica Booker hi! I have left this Q to the last moment so Im hoping you get to see this sometime today - when a firm asks 'describe a time you pushed yourself outside of your comfort zone' does this need to be academic or law related? or can I speak about a music performance? is it better if...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    which firms have a healthy direct intake? and is it better for me to just wait for vac scheme applications now then instead of get PFO from firms and have to wait a cycle to apply?

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