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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any noise from Orrick?
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    SQE at BPP or College Legal Practice?

    Echo this with BPP, avoid like the plague! University of Law is great for SQE prep, from what I have heard.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For Stephenson Harwood app: One question is the usual why SH, but under this it says how have you researched the firm? I have at the start of the answer, stated how I researched the firm in a short sentence, but it doesn't flow well, as I then immediately go on to talk about the work the firm...
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    Grade Inflation

    Just a comment on an article in the Times (20/07) 'A third of students graduated with a first last summer in England despite pressure for universities to halt grade inflation... half of the firsts could not be explained by prior attainment or background, according to new figures published by...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I know this is a long shot, but... I don't suppose anybody that attended the Nov 2022 Legal Cheek law fair happens to remember the names of either of the two women that were in the Macfarlanes booth. I have a Word document with notes from my conversation with them, but no names...
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    Who to ask to be a personal reference?

    Found this on Michael Page: 'Personal references are commonly provided by teachers, lecturers, group or club leaders, neighbours, friends and family members. Those providing the reference should know you well and be able to give examples that back up statements about your character. While...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Nothing from Orrick.
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    Call for commercial awareness topics!

    Seems like a reasonable assumption to make, after all, they are following the money... I agree, the communications and press releases of Big Oil that have previously seemed to commit to moving towards cutting investments in hydrocarbons now seem as though they were lip service to ESG-concerned...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    So no one on here has heard back from Orrick as of yet?
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    Call for commercial awareness topics!

    Hi, Predominantly interested in RE sector, however, found it interesting to read of the new exploration projects by oil majors, contrary to what had previously been communicated by the companies. articles I have read on this topic include...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks for the heads up.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, I thought HL reviewed TC's on a non-rolling basis?
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    Call for commercial awareness topics!

    Big Oils renewed focus on gas and oil exploration and what this means for the renewables market/transition to net-zero.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The going rate on many applications is 250-300 words, so personally I would try and make answers as succinct as possible really, as being concise and not verbose is often better! But, someone that has completed an application for Fried Frank before and progressed may have a better insight.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any news from Orrick regarding TCs?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Think it must be non-rolling as I applied a couple of months ago and haven't had a rejection email or a next steps one.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Probably splitting hairs, but what sounds better? As a result, I am motivated to work for (firm name). As a result, I was motivated to apply to (firm name).
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm curious as to why you've marked 'no need to apply' for V&E; I'm in the midst of preparing my cover letter and was wondering if there's something you're aware of that I'm not!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Can't remember exactly, I do remember it only taking around 15 mins though, so I'd hazard a guess at 3-4
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    A mixture, I did it for the SVS

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