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Recent content by pbyrne

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Penningtons PFO (in case anyone is still waiting on them)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks v much! In terms of guides on writing applications and research etc, the two channels I found most useful were these: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgasrnDE3pP_TYTmDrmSTQ https://www.youtube.com/user/idinsab I also use a lot of podcasts on Spotify for commercial awareness, a lot...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    FYI for anyone waiting - PFO from Dorsey.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! I'm really glad you found it helpful - definitely don't give up! In terms of guides on writing applications and research etc, I watched a lot, but the two channels I found to be genuinely the most useful were these: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgasrnDE3pP_TYTmDrmSTQ...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much Jessica, and thanks again for all your help and advice, it's really been invaluable (not just directly to me but when I've read your advice to other people as well).
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was starting to think I'd never be able to say this but - I've just been offered a training contract at one of my top choice firms!! I'm still in a slight state of disbelief and shock as I was thinking about giving up after this cycle, and I just wanted to let people know who may be feeling...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Maurice Turnor Gardner PFO (haven't seen that anyone else has applied, but just in case)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @A M - I've been keeping it on aeroplane mode to try and resist temptation! @Kubed - I'm doing my best! Luckily I work full time so I've got something to keep me busy but it's hard!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If anyone has any tips on how not to go nuts waiting for a response after an AC please let me know!! :eek:🤯
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    The year I applied to Harbottle I still hadn't heard from them at the end of August so I emailed Grad Rec, I got an 'oh I'm so sorry we'll look into that' and then 5 mins later the standard PFO :rolleyes:

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