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Recent content by aleo

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    In Slaughter's TC interview did everyone get asked which of their referees should be contacted first?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard back from W&C post AC, they said they'd take a week to get back but its been a while longer than that
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any advice on Slaughter and May AC (for TC) would be very appreciated ☺️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations!! When was your AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone who had the HL AC last Thursday heard back yet? They said they'd get back early this week but not sure if they email or call either :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If anyone has recently completed the HL AC- any advice would be much appreciated!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This was in the original FF TC Application, we had to choose between Aug 2025 and Feb 2026. After the WG they emailed some people that there are limited spaces for August 2025 and asked if they wanted to do an AC for Feb 2026 instead.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey! No, it's not, it just submits your responses after 30 minutes :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Several firms also have various legal operations roles they advertise to graduates (HSF is one), this might be something worth looking into if you still want to work in something related to the legal industry
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hope the AC went well! Do you reckon they're sending out any more Spring VIs or should I expect a PFO :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did anyone hear back from Dechert after the 18th Jan written assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Latham post-VI for the summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats!! When did you complete your written assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I haven't heard back yet either– it is quite late, but keeping my fingers crossed for us

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