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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received a pfo or interview invite from Slaughters recently
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    Does anyone know generally how long will it take for Slaughters to come back to our application with either a rejection/interview invite?
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    I don’t know too. I did not do the WG test too because I completed it the last cycle.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    There was a holding email on Monday that we should hear back tomorrow.
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    For people who applied to Freshfields direct TC, is anyone still waiting for their test (automatic if I'm correct) invite?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know how long does it take for Macfarlanes to get back to applicants after the deadline?
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