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Recent content by BigLawBois

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied early October and the AC is in Jan second week
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I just got an AC invite with them. But it’s ages away.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey do you mind me asking when you got the invite?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey is this for Ashurst or PM?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I just got my Ashurst test. So I think its best to wait
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Did anyone hear back from Pinsent Masons yet? On a separate note, I applied to Ashurst and still haven't gotten the test. Is it worth an email to grad rec or would I turn them the wrong way by emailing them?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Pinsent Masons for direct TC apps?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think its best to wait bc that's only one person so far.

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