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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If I remember correctly, the mentioned person had their AC on 13th February and received the offer last Friday. If you have applied for the DTC, the AC is the final stage before the offer. Do you have the DTC AC with Freshfields on Thursday this week?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did they confirm that it was an offer and it was for the DTC? I understand that they posted that they "heard back", then deleted this post and quitted the forum
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey, has anyone heard from Freshfields post-AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, has anyone heard from Freshfields post-AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there, does anybody have experience with Eversheds video interview? I understand that previously there were 5 questions re future scenarios and past experiences, but happy to hear recent impressions. Any advice would be really appreciated, thanks!

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