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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No. Apparently they're aiming to get back to us by the end of this month.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This will be my final time asking but did anyone ever hear anything from Penningtons/PMC DTC? I assume I have been rejected as it is now the end of June but equally haven't seen anything posted on this forum nor have I heard from the firm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Goodbye Jessica! Thank you so much for everything and good luck in all your future endeavours.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm not sure I can tell you exactly what the commercial exercise entails without breaching the rules. But I would say that it's not a memory test, but rather a test of your competency and ability to accurately digest information in a short period of time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They will review your app first.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    When I did my VS at Slaughter, I did hear from a few people who had applied multiple times for the DTC. One woman applied thrice, and got it on her third try. I think it's extremely rare though, and in any case you have to show that there has been a drastic change in your career/academic...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If this is for the DTC - last year, apparently they only got back to people in June, so it looks like we may have a little while to wait before hearing back from them.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard from Penningtons or Foot Anstey?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry if I'm late to the party but I've done FF before and first-stage interview. I can help if you like.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nope. I wonder what's taking them so long.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hiya. Me again. I've had a look, and I genuinely don't think there is a limit. I think anything over 300 words is a bit much, but I did about 300 for the first question; just under 200 for the second; and about 220 for the third, yet still got to the first stage interview, I think it's more to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes. I got to a first stage int with them last year. I can't remember what I wrote but I will check for you later today.

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