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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I should also add that the A&O Shearman partners and senior associates I've come across have all been really friendly and very generous with their time when I've had questions about applying for training contracts. I don't have much contact with them on a day-to-day basis, but when I have cold...- Prudentia
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
They basically said that the training is a lot less structured and there's a lot less support available for trainees. Because US teams are very lean, trainees end up doing a lot of the grunt and grudge work because there's nobody else to do it. Whereas other firms have more staff so it means...- Prudentia
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I recently met with some partners and senior associates at A&O Shearman last week (my current employer is one of their clients). Even they said that a lot of the recruitment processes when it comes to training contracts/vacation schemes is down to luck. So if you get rejected at application...- Prudentia
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I've just read this. The feedback was generic. It's entirely possible that many candidates did everything they asked for and still got rejected. They like to make out like recruitment is an objective metric when a lot of it comes down to personal opinion and vibes. They also can't interview...- Prudentia
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Every firm is different. I wouldn’t worry too much about what the CC PFO means for your other applications. I spent 30 mins on the application for my current role at a major bank and attended the interview hungover. I still got the job on my first attempt. What’s meant for you won’t pass you...- Prudentia
- Post #998
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
PFO = Please F*** Off VI = Video Interview- Prudentia
- Post #995
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I completely get that. But I’ll give you a little story. I always wanted to work in the Civil Service from when I was really young. I applied for the Fast Stream and got rejected. I was made redundant from my role a few years ago and interviewed 10 times within the space of 2 weeks and ended up...- Prudentia
- Post #994
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Exactly. This is also another way in. You don’t actually have to train at your dream firm.- Prudentia
- Post #986
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Keep applying for CC but keep your options and mind open to other opportunities. You may find a firm that’s a better fit (and doesn’t reject you multiple times).- Prudentia
- Post #983
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
We have tea, biscuits and plenty of tissues for the tears! 😂- Prudentia
- Post #977
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I don’t think that status meant anything tbh.- Prudentia
- Post #968
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
A lot of recruitment is down to luck and chance. Recruiters are also human and there is a large degree of subjectivity. Getting a PFO DOES NOT mean you’re not a strong candidate (you objectively are). Don’t doubt yourself. Remember: all it takes is one yes. Don’t let a random recruiter who...- Prudentia
- Post #958
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Clifford Chance PFO too. I really enjoyed the WG test, but I’m not too upset I won’t be progressing. On to the next applications! Commiserations to everyone who also got a PFO and huge congratulations to those who progressed!- Prudentia
- Post #956
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Did this candidate have that experience?- Prudentia
- Post #829
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
You don’t know why that person got rejected. Maybe their application was weak. Maybe they were in a pool of extremely competitive candidates. I’d just focus on your own applications and don’t worry about/benchmark yourself against other people.- Prudentia
- Post #827
- Forum: Applications Discussion