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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi everyone, I wanted to share the news that I have finally secured a direct training contract! I am 28 now and will be 30 when I start. I graduated in 2018, went on to do a Master’s, and then worked as a paralegal for five years. I didn’t even start applying for training contracts until two...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anything yet? D:
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nope!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone waiting to hear back from Browne Jacobson?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is there anyone on here that did the Browne Jacobson vacation scheme?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yesterday evening around 8pm. I’ve been allocated to the 9th July AC and applied for Manchester
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congratulations - Me too!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Exactly the same! The ACs are supposed to be 9th/17th
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson yet post TI? The assessment centres are supposed to be 9th and 17th July 😶
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Have you heard back from them post TI?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, have you heard back from Browne Jacobson yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m sorry to hear that. I applied for the direct TC too but so far no news
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Have you heard anything yet? 😬
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’ve received a holding email advising they will get back to us next week
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nothing :(
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