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Recent content by Kenomy

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied but haven't heard back
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard anything further from Hogan Lovells? An AC invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    DWF vacation scheme invite yesterday post AC!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone who applied to BDB Pitmans (Broadfield) heard from them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard anything from Dwf post VI?
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    Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]

    Has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells post Watson Glaser test?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi @Jessica Booker on the BDB Pitmans website it says BDB Pitmans has an application period open for TCs ending at end of July. Is this outdated info? It seems to be contrary to the information I received from the email nack in May.
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    Simkins Interview

    I'm fortunate enough to be invited to an interview for Simkins LLP. Has anyone done an interview with this firm before? Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from Shoosmiths?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    yeah I received the invite too. Havent yet done it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks Jessica. I was more referring to saj2002s question of whether we had been shortlisted to the next stage
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I suspect it is but not 100%. I think @Jessica Booker would be a better authority as to that.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone else received the invite from BDB Pitmans for a video interview?

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