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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

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    I take it that MWE has still not replied? Considering the deadline was in October I wonder if theyve already held interviews
    I applied for both McDermott and Curtis, back in October and haven't heard a peep from either.
    jose mourinho whatever GIF
     

    Hjaym

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    Sorry don't have the answer to your question but I've just submitted my application.

    I think I read somewhere that the blended assessment link arrives in 2 working days, but could you please let me know what the deadline to complete the test is? Thanks!
    I believe it’s within 7days? It tells you on the email the date you must do it by. My blended assessment took 1week to be sent to me though.
     

    heyhola

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    Sorry don't have the answer to your question but I've just submitted my application.

    I think I read somewhere that the blended assessment link arrives in 2 working days, but could you please let me know what the deadline to complete the test is? Thanks!
    For a direct TC - I received the link in about 2 hours and have 10 days to complete.
     

    heyhola

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    Has anyone applied for a direct TC at Macfarlanes? Their website says that the deadline for 2026 intake is July but when I click on the form linked in FAQ it takes mo to the TC 2025 application with a deadline 8th of Jan. Anyone know if they're still recruiting for 2025?
     
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