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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

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jplaw1010

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I only got the email saying we're reviewing it a week or so ago - out of interest did you apply for Manchester or London? I applied Manchester and I'm paranoid they will fill vacancies early and then PFO due to small intake
I applied to London but also have the same concerns as I know they were handing out ACs in December
 

charlotte126

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Got the automatic Hogan Lovells WG yesterday, applied on deadline day. Got an invite to Fieldfisher online assesment today, also applied on deadline. Nothing from Harbottle and Lewis, applied on deadline (no surprises here). Someone on here said they got an interview invite for H&L on Sunday but I've not had a response yet.

Completed Freshfields WG last week, was tricky so no idea how I did. Got a very slow PFO from Slaughter and May. Still nothing from CMS, I'm assuming that is a PFO now.
 
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