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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    After receiving a TC offer from a US firm after many unsuccessful applications and interviews🥳😁 Thank you all for your advice and support on the forums during this process!! I would love to give back in whatever way I can, so if anyone has any questions or is looking for advice, please reach out!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    After receiving a TC offer from a US firm after many unsuccessful applications and interviews🥳😁 Thank you all for your advice and support on the forums during this process!! I would love to give back in whatever way I can, so if anyone has any questions or is looking for advice, please reach out!!
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    Cleary Training Contract Application 2025

    I also applied to the direct TC (I think in April?) and got invited to the AC for WVS on Wednesday.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone hear from Paul Hastings?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks. July 28th I think!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks! They emailed
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you! You too
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes - contacted me yesterday.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    First round interview
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not yet
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They seem to recruit primarily from the VS, and they are recruiting on a non-rolling basis.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone actually heard back from Sullivan & Cromwell's direct TC, since it's technically rolling (aside from putting apps. on hold)?
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    PGDL Sponsorship & SQE self-funding

    Hi guys, I am a final year law student in Ireland and am considering applying for TCs with MC/US firms in London. I applied last autumn and received 3/3 TC interviews from firms but didn't interview as I was unsure if I wanted to sign myself up for the 2-year PGDL & SQE slog. I am not...
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