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  1. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How to answer this question? I've launched my own business. Should I write about that? Please help me out. "Sustaining a successful and profitable practice requires both commercial awareness and innovative thinking. Tell us about something that you have done that shows you have a strong...
  2. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    When does Goodwin gets back to you post the submission of the application? When does it conduct ACs?
  3. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    If I mention that I've only got rejections from other firms then would that affect my application?
  4. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you so much for the insights.
  5. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes it's Goodwin application. How should I answer such questions? (As in the structure & content) What's the best way to answer the first part of the question? It's only mentioned to "tell about XYZ" but idk how to write it. Should I write like a cover letter or "positions of...
  6. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hello TCLA community! Please help me in answering this part of an optional question. Although the whole question is optional. Still, I wanted to answer it. If I don't answer the complete question or any part thereof, would it affect my application? "Please also include any information about...
  7. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    For the wvs, candidates were informed of the outcome by A&O till October 31st (w/c 9th Oct was told to everyone). So ig we should wait. Someone even got an ac invite in the last week of October.
  8. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Apologies to hear that. Did you get the feedback and next steps email?
  9. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think they do provide direct tc. This was mentioned in the direct tc thread. But this year they invited apps for 2025. So for 2026 we need to wait for the next year.
  10. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    +111111111111111111111....that's so like me
  11. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does Linklaters record the time taken by the candidate to complete the capp assessment for evaluation?
  12. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do they have online tests or some other stages apart from app and ac?
  13. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Are direct tc applications open for 2026 tc?
  14. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Alright. A few companies where I worked at are quite local like unorganised sectors which might be difficult to contact as they don't have proper email accounts. I got in through some contacts and we were connected via either WhatsApp or phone calls. I only have the offer letters and internship...
  15. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    What if they aren't able to contact some? All my internship providers will be international references for them so ig they'll have trouble contacting them.
  16. Shreya Verma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Just a follow-up question, do firms contact all your previous employers/internship providers or only a few? Usually undergraduate references are asked in apps and I mention them only. But, are undergrad references sufficient or do firms ask for more references?

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