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Recent content by Pokeria

  1. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Mine said you will hear back “very soon” and that the process will finalise in the next few weeks with offers being sent.
  2. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    They told me the only reason they would consider a direct TC is for an exceptional reason for being unable to attend the vacation scheme whether that was a health reason or an immense opportunity.
  3. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any news from Stephenson Harwood?
  4. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They would ask for a formal diagnosis unfortunately.
  5. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Some firms look for over 80 others for over 85
  6. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    87% of people did better than you
  7. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I just said the truth that I would love to get a TC at this firm but since I do not have the opportunity I am looking to progress my career elsewhere
  8. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I heard that White & Case mainly recruit from their VS rather than the TC and that their VS students this year were exceptional compared to last year 🥶
  9. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You can ask to have it online or fly back - I do think you’re likely to be at disadvantage if everyone is in person and you’re online though
  10. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    On the website they say you will find out by June 30th. Taking into account they tend to respond on the last day, I would say near then?
  11. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would say yes to all the above
  12. Pokeria

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No clue but I guess it depends if you got the 2024 or 25

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