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    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    I believe they've started to respond to candidates this week. I had a TI earlier this week and I know of one other person who did too. They've reiterated that they are incredibly busy trying to get through all applications AND have recruited additional personnel to expedite the application...
  2. M

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Thanks :) Can anyone confirm: 1. How many trainees they take in each year? (Or this year specifically) 2. How many applicants they tend to take through to the AC? 3. Whether they've already filled spaces for the 2025 TC based on any Vacation Scheme students? I do not expect any one person...
  3. M

    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    No news on my end, unfortunately. I was hoping we'd hear back today. Perhaps we will hear back tomorrow as today the GRT will only have returned from A/L.
  4. M

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Appreciate the input. I can understand your reservation. However, I've found it incredibly useful having a single-focused forum where people can share useful insight on the process. Naturally people will want to ask whether anyone has heard back on a frequent basis, because I presume many are...
  5. M

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Hopefully! Not sure how many times I can refresh my outlook!
  6. M

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    I was going to say the same thing. My understanding was that the AC would be virtual given the information I’ve seen online.
  7. M

    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    Hey - it was less than 900 words!
  8. M

    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    Thanks very much - via email.
  9. M

    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    Heard back by email. Btw - My cover was quite long - so, I don’t think they necessarily have a one page maximum.
  10. M

    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    Thanks very much! Do you mean stage as in career/studies. I graduated some years back and currently work in finance. I have no legal experience apart from a Vac Scheme with another firm last year.
  11. M

    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    Thank you :) I just managed to submit my application a few hours before the deadline!
  12. M

    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    Finally heard back just now. Through to the VI. Hopefully you all hear back ASAP!!

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