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Recent content by jessicamcnamara

  1. J

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jaysen I applied for the TCLA Scholarship, will we be informed of the outcome today? Little worried as I haven’t heard back yet and I’m sure it is today. Thank you in advance :)
  2. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I haven't heard anything yet. For context, I applied for the Direct TC on 23rd November 2022 and think I completed the tests on 29th or 30th November
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still waiting to hear from Mishcon….. completed VI 12th December…. 😖
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Shoosmiths getting back to us tomorrow afternoon via email (source - insta page) 😩😩😩
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I I really hope so, thank u for the positivity🙏🙏🙏
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I did my VI 12th December😭, they confirmed 6th March that they are still going through VIs and will get back to us in next few weeks😩
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if they call for successful applicants or do they just email everyone outcomes?
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I really hope not otherwise I am going to be a very anxious bean all week 🤣🤣 praying for today🤣🤣🙏
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Manchester 🥹
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Shoosmiths decision week? 🥹🥹🙏😩🙏
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Trowers PFO post-AC Manchester office 😢😢😢
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The anxiety waiting for a decision post-AC 😫😫😫😢
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’ve just got Travers PFO post- app too 😫
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They said they will hopefully get back to us by end of March
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Completed my Mishcon VI on 12th December, getting bit worried now as I haven’t heard back yet. Should I leave it a bit longer or send an email? I know some AC invites have been sent out 😫 Also, not heard back from Mayer Brown since completing the tests on 28th November but I have applied for a...
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