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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you guys think Stephenson Harwood’s application questions will stay the same this year?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It was after the application. I completed a VS with them in 2023, and reached AC for the direct TC last year so they’re probably fed up of me 😂!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’m still waiting hear back and I applied mid June 😵‍💫
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied mid-June and haven't heard anything
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone used personal experiences to showcase determination/resilience during interviews?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think they are. I received a PFO a few days ago and I know some people have received VI
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    WFW PFO 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is anyone else still waiting to hear from SH?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I applied to a few firms in Jan/Feb for their direct TC and haven’t heard anything back. Not sure whether to email or wait until after the vac schemes have finished :/ Edit: waiting to hear from HFW and WFW btw. Has anyone heard from them?

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