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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

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EliteWhovian

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    I agree! I think if we don’t hear back by 5pm today, you just assume pfo and move on.
    I just want to say congratulations to all of us for clearing the WG :)
    That’s a big deal in itself.
    honestly I only applied out of pettiness because I was in the 1st percentile last time 🤣 A win is a win
     

    Samridhi Jain

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    Hi folks, how do I best answer a question that asks me details of any interests, or hobbies that I may have outside of university or work? This is the first time I'm writing an answer to this type of question. I've identified the interest I want to discuss but I'm confused with structure.

    Do I also need to link it back to the firm? and just curious why firms ask this type of Q?
     

    laby201

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    Anyone heard from A&O today?? Going to be so annoying if we have to wait for next week when they said we'll hear this week..
    What I don't understand is that some people on here received PFOs a week or so ago (haven't heard of any offers but they may have come through). How can there be such a large gap of time where nowhere hears anything? They've clearly reviewed some applications. Frustrating.
     

    norothrow324

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    What I don't understand is that some people on here received PFOs a week or so ago (haven't heard of any offers but they may have come through). How can there be such a large gap of time where nowhere hears anything? They've clearly reviewed some applications. Frustrating.
    Some received invites, couple days back I think. Not too many heard anything but by the looks of it we won’t hear today
     
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