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

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Life&Law

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I did the tests on the 16th and my location was Birmingham- you?
16th too, Manchester. I have heard someone get invited to the telephone interview from Birmingham but not Manchester which is why I was hopeful. Honestly just want to know at this point so I can stop checking the portal every 15 mins 😮‍💨
 

sam970

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16th too, Manchester. I have heard someone get invited to the telephone interview from Birmingham but not Manchester which is why I was hopeful. Honestly just want to know at this point so I can stop checking the portal every 15 mins 😮‍💨
Yeah I saw - probably not good news for me! Good luck - hope we find out soon!
 

sam970

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I had an email for a telelphone interview on Friday with interview spaces available to end of day Wed when I booked. My application was for Birmingham so possibly going by office since you received your invite Thurs for Exeter and mine was Friday for Birmingham?
Congrats! Can I ask when you did your test?
 
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