TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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Final interview for Mayer Brown tc - any tips/insight on what it entails and how to prepare?

Any comments or tips on mayer brown interviews in general would also be really appreciated!!
 
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Considering the Slaughter and May cover letter should only be one page long, how much emphasis would one put on a deal?
Say in relation to the vodafone and 3 merger?
If the deal is used in relation to 'why this firm' or 'why law', then no more than two sentences up to one-half of a paragraph detailing the deal is my suggestion! Most of that paragraph will want to be devoted to your motivations :)
 

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Honestly! I cannot understand the way Law firms recruit for paralegal positions. Recruitment agencies are involved and they rarely post on their career website. Also I have been rejected lately for a paralegal position in a Law Firm where I did a vacation scheme lately (in the same department required). If offered a TC, they said I can get a paralegal position, while waiting for the training contract. So it is very confusing for me as well.

Hi! You can sign up for email alerts for various agencies - Larbey Evans and Ryder Reid. They are usually not very good at updating their website, but I used to find I got an email about once or twice every week with a new position!

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I just finished my second year going into my final year of my LLB this October. If I'm going into my final year, do I could as a "finalist or graduate" requirement for applying for a direct TC?
 

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    Hi!

    I did not sign my cover letter with my full name, only my first name, but my full name is at the top of the letter and on the application form (the cover letter was only one of the questions). Will I automatically be rejected from the law firm?
     
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