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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hellooo, v pleased to say that a few weeks ago I was offered a training contract at my favourite law firm after what feels like a very long time of applying!! I wanted to say thank you so much to everyone who posts on here and ofc the TCLA team for all of the helpful advice! Wishing everyone all...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    To be fair I think it takes something like an avg of 3 applications cycles to secure a TC. As much as it’s frustrating, I don’t think it’s the end of the world to get to third year or even graduate uni without getting a TC. I graduated two years ago and am still applying, but that gave me the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hey! I work full time as a paralegal and totally understand this feeling 🤣 I started at the end of October last year so had very few days of leave up until the new year but had several open days, etc. Unfortunately I just took the hit and used up all of my holiday last year on those things. So...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have an AC this week and starting to panic a little bit about the written assessment as I haven’t done one before. I’ve been told this firm specifically is less technical and more common sense based where you should bring in commercial awareness where possible. Does anyone have any good advice...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey! I didn't do an LLB I did a conversion, but I'd imagine if you did well in Advanced Contract and Tort that it will show you are capable in those areas irrespective and that grade is an anomaly. It also does just really depend where you apply! Some firms are more renowned for being very picky...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard back from Farrer direct TC yet? I think I applied end of Jan and haven’t heard anything so wondered if anyone knew when we’re likely to hear? <3
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    CRS AC for direct tc route !!! 🥳🥳 this is my first formal assessment centre (my last one was just a strengths based final interview) so if anyone has any advice I’d be so so grateful <3
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard from CRS post-VI for direct TC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Also got Lewis Silkin PFO yesterday!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Very pleased that after two years of smashing out applications I have *finally* got to my first AC for the Internal direct training contract at DWF :D (received the news just after I was leaving the test centre for a failed driving test - so softened the blow!). It's a strength-based interview...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anything from CRS post-VI/ does anyone have an idea of when we can expect to hear?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Woohoo Mishcon PFO post-VI🫡 that marks the last VS app I am likely ever going to do. Moving on to direct TCs !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi Jaysen! I presume this is the case but just want to double check - will the discount be applied for one month only? :) Tyia!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Me too, the suspense of knowing AC invites are going out and waiting for AC or PFO is the most agonising feeling ever!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is amazing congrats!! Out of curiosity, how far away are the ACs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry to hear! I've found 99% of the time my 'safe' options are the ones that surprise me 🤣 and I actually tend to do better with apps for firms that push me out of my comfort zone a bit more. Not a VS or TC app but last year, I applied to a local high street firm in my town as a legal assistant...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Firms have always been super accommodating with this for me - I’ve found I’ve always been at more of a disadvantage when I haven’t told them at the beginning of the process as opposed to when I have
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s 5 questions + mix of competency and questions about the firm
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mishcon holding email

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