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Recent content by NSC414

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did you apply for the Spring or Summer scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mishcon PFO, no Feedback after the VI either.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got a similar score for the AMberjack and I got a PFO without even making the AC, so not the only one.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mishcon VI, I'd given up hope at this point!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Got a PFO for the Training Contract Route
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm guessing if you haven't heard from Mischcon by now you can consider it a PFO?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I'm guessing if you didn't get an invite from Kennedys today you can be expecting a PFO sometime soon?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    IFPD, in what feels like a divine twist of irony I got a PFO five minutes after posting about it haha.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard back about the Clyde & Co Bristol Training Contract. I did the VI assessment back in September and I haven't heard anything since.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any advice or tips for the Osborne Clarke Assessment Center?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I submitted mine literally at the 11th hour so I very much doubt rolling basis applies for OC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Right I think I automatically received one right after I submitted the application.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Osborne Clarke AC!!! Right after a Goodwin PFO so mixed bag of a day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Heard back did not get accepted regrettably, check your spam folder the email may be in there.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Was told by recruitment they would announce by COB Today.

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