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

    People who did vacation schemes have a TC interview at the end of their schemes and then usually hear about whether they’ve been offered a place in August ish time - so all the vac scheme TC places are already filled for this cycle. Hope that makes sense!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Regarding FF offers I also got one late last week by phone but they did make the point that they’re still interviewing and were right at the beginning of their offer process!! Also happy to share any tips etc. that I found particularly helpful if anyone would be interested 😊
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from Freshfields?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone asked grad rec at all about when post-AC Freshfields offers might start?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    My email said March 11th!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know what Freshfields’ response time post-AC is like? Do they tend to wait til all their ACs are done to give offers?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry, Freshfields!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have past experiences of the FF article analysis interview?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Freshfields AC!!! 🤩
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    (Has anyone been offered an AC yet??)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard anything from Freshfields post-WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is anyone still waiting on Bakers post-VI?
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