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

    Please provide details of 1-3 achievements or activities that demonstrate the qualities we look for in a Macfarlanes trainee. You may include both academic and non academic achievements. What sort of activities/qualities has anybody thats completed this part mentioned in this? (in need of some...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Two of the questions in the Paul Hastings application are: What skills do you believe contribute to the success of a solicitor? (200 words max) & Why are your skills/attributes suited to a career at Paul Hastings? Why should we offer you a Training Contract? (200 words max) Would...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have graduated now but had a 2.2 in second year and a 2.2 in my final year (received a 67 overall) I have secured vac schemes and got through to different interviews / currently getting past application process on Direct TC applications Personally, I wouldn't worry about it - I'm not...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from Eversheds?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks Jessica, ok I will stick to three points in the last para. Is there a rule of thumb with regards to a word count for a cover letter, as different sources suggest anywhere between 1-2 A4 pages
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Feel free to point me towards resources should there be any relevant to this query, afaik there aren't currently on this forum any directly relevant. I have two cover letters to write to support applications for two direct TC's and I want to check I am on the right path. For the why law I have...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ms or Mrs Janine Arnold? (Slaughters cover letter)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not sure. Perhaps @Jessica Booker would be the best to clarify something like that.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Unfortunately, your SVS application does still count as an application in the current academic year so you won’t be eligible to apply for the Training Contract during our current application window. We definitely encourage you to apply in our Winter Application window, it opens in October this...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Any tips for the Latham Test?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back from Ashurst post TC assessment centre?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone who has had a Direct TC interview with Ashurst message me please
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is there a TC thread akin to this, I cannot seam to locate it...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard anyting from Stephenson harwood
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anybody thats done the Addleshaw AC, could you pm me please. Would be very much appreciated.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Applied very late for BCLP and received the first round test invite, is it just a SJT, or is there reasoning in it as well?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, it earlier in the week. No reason given in email just says 'we can confirm that youve been withdrawn from the application process, we're sorry to see you go!'
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I contacted a firms GR recruitment after booking an AC slot to let them know I couldn't make it as it clashed with one I preferred (obviously I didn't give this reason to the GR rep). They said they would book me in at a later time, to which I thanked them. Much to my dismay, I have received an...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry to hear that - I had an acknowledgment email, but heard nothing since, so assuming the same outcome inevitably.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard anything from stephenson harwood?

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