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

    Is running out of time on a test really detrimental to your application? 😭 I answered 10/12 questions
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Okay just received the online test invite for Fieldfisher. It says the link expires in 5 days - does this mean on Saturday same time?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone else not heard from Fieldfisher post app? I submitted quite late (02/02)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It’s just a standard WG test - 30 minutes to complete
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That would be very helpful. Please could you direct me the list? xx
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Omds would it be possible to share this with me please? xx
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’m going to need to create a list of firms whose application process does not include WGs 🙄 can’t keep getting rejected after these stages
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Happy New Year!!🎉 I could do with some help approaching this question please: Describe how you feel you demonstrate commercial awareness and provide specific examples I’ve never had a question ask how I demonstrate commercial awareness so I’m not too sure exactly what they are looking for...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No they’re not! But I just thought I’d ask this thread for CV advice anyway x
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @George Maxwell @Jessica Booker @WillkieGemma Thank you all! Very helpful 💕
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey everyone! I could do with some quick tips re CVs for training contract applications. Is a personal statement necessary? I’ve never put a personal statement on a CV before but there’s no cover letter for this application
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just got a PFO this morning so I think they’ve just started getting back to people!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Had my Leigh Day AC today and just did the online tests and honestly numerical reasoning tests are awful 😭 feeling extremely disheartened
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have any experience with the Leigh Day AC? Any comments would be greatly appreciated!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I did the VS VI, I can’t remember exactly but there’s about 1minute10secs give or take to prepare and then between 1minute30secs - 2 minutes to answer. It varies from question to question!

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