Recent content by norothrow324

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Do you think ashurst releases in batches or is it a PFO if we haven’t heard?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did you already get the simulation test invite for Mayer?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    From ashurst (received automatically) We are writing to you with an update on your application for our Direct Training Contract 2027/2028. Our application process closed on Friday, 28 March at 12.00 pm and our team are now reviewing all applications. We aim to contact all candidates by Friday...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry to hear! When did you find out?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    the first test or the trainee simulation?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got my feedback report (if you can really cal it that, quite short and pretty boiler plate). Nothing else before though so you should be fine so long as you clicked submit. Took a day to get the report
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    How did everyone find the Ashurst Cappfinity test? I thought it was quite ok - especially the "case studies" were quite straightforward :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Ashurst first test will be sent Monday 31 March. Automatic right?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    COB,EOB,EOD, etc. are all very fluid terms and no one actually give it much weight. At my firm we either set a clear X GMT/CET/ET, whatever, time - or some sort of COB/EOD which may mean 5pm it also may mean 2am. Wouldn’t go as far as legal precedent haha. Historically speaking though, C(E)OB...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just as a quick point, W&C is non rolling for DTC which makes it even better as far applying goes.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    That’s what I thought too - was very surprised so thought to ask haha
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    baker have started looking at apps. From previous years if the portal changes from details locked to not anonymous means they’ve at least opened it. For reference I applied about a month ago (right after open) and it changed one of these days (haven’t been on the portal in about a week and a half)

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