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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Is Akin Gumps WG automatic? Does anyone know 😭
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi guys, I’m feeling really discouraged/burnt out this morning and I don’t know why, on my spreadsheet I have 24 firms, I have completed 14 applications, received three PFO’s and I haven’t heard back from the other 11. Do you guys think I should just keep going or 14 is enough to give it a rest...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone, please has anyone who did the BCLP test more recently received any update?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi guys, Ive just noticed that in an app instead of September 2018 to June 2021 I put 2022 however, in the additional information section, I put that my undergraduate degree is a three-year law degree while explaining the grading system. Do you think its worth emailing grad rec or I should just...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Okay!! Thank youuuu. Goodluck 🙂🤗
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Goodluck to you too! Hopefully it is positive.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you!! My strengths were credibility, pride and critical reasoning and my weakness didn’t have a label it just said “You tend to adopt a realistic approach to what is achievable and are willing to say when you feel that you are not the right person for a task. However, you need to be ready...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    For anyone who has done the BCLP test and gotten to the interview stage, please what were your strengths and weaknesses?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey, I just saw someone, who applied last summer, celebrating their AC invite for a 2022 direct TC in January. I'm boldly assuming they're non-rolling and they haven't started holding 2023 AC's. I am unsure still.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey, I am seeing that TLT has already held AC's, is this for 2023 TC? I am only just doing my app and I know the deadline is in 11 days, wondering if it is worth investing time here.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Random: Is it only me that already expects rejections when I send in apps?😂😂😂😂😂😂 like I’m more surprised when it’s not a rejection 😭
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi guys Is Addleshaw rolling?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I think everyone gets it. I applied on Wednesday last week, got my test on Thursday, and got my test result on Saturday! They said they’ll get back within 7 days too.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I applied on the 1st of May, nothing yet too!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    As the questions are so many and it may seem repetitive, I felt like this was the best approach. I haven’t submitted mine yet though. For the cover letter, first, I talked about why Orrick more generally, and for me, it’s their strength in the energy sector. Then I went on to talk about my...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hey guys, Re Brexit- what advantage does Stephenson Harwood have in choosing Greece over Dublin, like other firms?

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