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Recent content by j.a55293

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone who applied to Fieldfisher DTC in December received the test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back about BCLP summer vac scheme?
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Think I applied a few days before the deadline in Feb - had assumed by now it was a rejection
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Think I saw that last year they sent out more tests for the summer schemes in April and May so maybe theres a chance they might send them out once the spring scheme is finished?
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I havent heard back post app for SH summer scheme should I be assuming a PFO?
  6. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard back from Winckworth Sherwood? Thought we were supposed to hear back by today
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone still not heard back from Winston & Strawn? Not sure what to expect bc I saw both WG invites and PFO's yesterday.
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from WBD London office yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Winston & Strawn post app?
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When did you hear back from them?
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've been offered a vac scheme from a firms waitlist
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Browne Jacobson post SJT?
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone else not heard from AG after the initial application? Seeing people on here have already had ACs so I'm assuming PFO at this point.

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