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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    As far as I’m aware, it varies from firm to firm. However, the two TC offers I have received both have come via a phone call
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I can offer my personal experience if that helps. I applied on 1/7/24, received an update requesting my 2nd year grades on 11/7/24, and was invited to interview on 1/8/24. So, a month exactly between application and invite
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Heard via email three days after the interview when I was waitlisted (from Winter to Summer). Going on 4 months since and still waiting 😢
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I cannot believe I’m saying this, but Linklaters AC!!!! 🎉🥳
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s kinda killing me on the inside, but I’m glad that we’re all in the same boat here! Hopefully it’s good news :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This might not be all that helpful (I was deferred from Winter so my situation is a little different seeing as my interview was in October), but grad rec said that they would let me know of the outcome in February :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Jesus it was awful. And to think I was so confident on the practice hub…😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have experience with their application for a WVS being deferred to the spring/summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I received an interview invite last week (Wednesday), and have the interview this Friday. For a little more context, I applied on 8/10.

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