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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Haha, "ACs tend to demonstrate polish more than ability" hits the nail on the head. Great point!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    If I were you, I would have a backup plan for a non-legal career. Over the years, what I have realised is that quite often, you are not rejected for "you are not capable of doing the job well." So, it is not solely your fault. Most of these mechanisms are simply "justifications" for allocating...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    A very random question - do you think some firms have preference over specific MBTI personality type(s)?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Wishing you all the best as you continue to pursue your dreams in the legal world. Your resilience and determination are truly inspiring!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That's a great question regarding tweaking our applications for the direct training contract route. For firms offering direct TCs, they don't get the chance to watch us in action for two weeks before deciding to hire. It's a big deal for them since hiring is a huge investment. (GDL, LPC/SQE...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What if the current role is in another country? Will that make things like conflict check slightly better?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks Erin - sorted out already. btw just PM-ed - I have some enquiry regarding the application review (service)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry Jessica - could you please approve my subscribed member status? just signed up and would appreciate if I have access to the database, as I am crafting an application. Sorry for the rush!

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