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Recent content by charlotte126

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Got my WG score back this arvo, 84th percentile which I'm pleased with as it was my first one and I didn't have much time to prep. Do understand why people with higher scores feel put out, seems unfair to screen applications then later decide they aren't strong enough for an AC even with a very...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Freshfields pfo post wg yesterday, huff.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Still no news from Freshfields also wg 1.2.24 This is my first cycle, what has been your experience when firms don't get back to you but reply to other applicants? Generally is it a PFO waiting to happen? I already had to chase CMS for a PFO, do firms often miss responding to applicants?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Got the automatic Hogan Lovells WG yesterday, applied on deadline day. Got an invite to Fieldfisher online assesment today, also applied on deadline. Nothing from Harbottle and Lewis, applied on deadline (no surprises here). Someone on here said they got an interview invite for H&L on Sunday but...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Got a Freshfields WG invite yesterday and a Slaughter and May PFO today to keep me humble 😂

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